Wally’s Wharf (Dolans Bay) is a jetty in Sydney, New South Wales. Get to know the water before unpacking: choose a target species, look at the tide and wind, and work out where you can comfortably fish.
Find the mark at 34 degrees 3.840 minutes south, 151 degrees 7.620 minutes east. These coordinates locate the fishing spot, not a safe access route.
Structure
The mapped structure is jetty pylon. The chart depth near the usual casting position is about 3 metres below chart datum, the reference level on a marine chart. The tide changes the actual depth during your session.
Sheltered from west and north-west winds. Some shelter from north, north-east, south and south-west winds. Open to east and south-east winds.
Shiprock Aquatic Reserve is immediately north of this wharf. Do not fish north of the wharf into the reserve boundary. Check FishSmart for exact boundaries before squid fishing.
Target species
Southern Calamari (Sepioteuthis australis). Try a squid jig with pauses between lifts. If a squid follows without taking it, slow down and try a smaller jig.
Yellowfin Bream (Acanthopagrus australis). Try worms on a light running sinker rig for a natural drift. Prawns are another option when the water is moving.
Dusky Flathead (Platycephalus fuscus). Work a paddle-tail soft plastic along sandy bottom. Small hops and pauses help you cover ground without racing past fish.
How to fish it
Match the weight of your rig to the water in front of you. Start with enough control to present your bait or lure, then adjust when the tide changes. Watch where your line settles and leave space for other anglers to work their tackle.
Share the jetty with other users and keep the walkway clear. Check for boats before casting, and choose a landing position you can reach safely.
Use the live weather at Wally’s Wharf (Dolans Bay) to understand the session: tide, wind, swell, air pressure, moon and water temperature belong together. The two coloured bands describe catchability and fishability. They cannot assess your footing, access or safety at the water.