What can you catch at Shoalhaven Heads (Jerry Bailey Wharf)?

Shoalhaven Heads (Jerry Bailey Wharf) is a known location for yellowfin bream, dusky flathead, and luderick. Seasonality varies by species; the live conditions panel on Get A Nibble shows which species are most likely on a given day.

What is the best tide for Shoalhaven Heads (Jerry Bailey Wharf)?

Tides matter at Shoalhaven Heads (Jerry Bailey Wharf), but no single phase suits every species. Open the Read to see the tide alongside wind, swell and water temperature.

What moon phase is best for fishing at Shoalhaven Heads (Jerry Bailey Wharf)?

At Shoalhaven Heads (Jerry Bailey Wharf) the moon sets the tide. Spring tides around the new and full moon move more water than the neap tides around the quarter moons, and the tide reading shows that range for each day.

What wind direction does Shoalhaven Heads (Jerry Bailey Wharf) handle?

Shoalhaven Heads (Jerry Bailey Wharf) faces east. Open to winds from every direction. Catchability and fishability appear as two separate coloured bands, never a safety clearance.

Are there fishing closures or marine sanctuaries near Shoalhaven Heads (Jerry Bailey Wharf)?

Yes. Shoalhaven entrance state can be open or closed; fish movement and salinity shift with the bar. Always check the latest Victorian Fisheries Authority or NSW DPI rules before fishing.

Shoalhaven Heads (Jerry Bailey Wharf)

The water

Shoalhaven Heads (Jerry Bailey Wharf) is a jetty in Jervis Bay, 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 51.042 minutes south, 150 degrees 44.244 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 3.5 metres below chart datum, the reference level on a marine chart. The tide changes the actual depth during your session.

Shoalhaven Heads (Jerry Bailey Wharf) faces east. Open to winds from every direction.

Shoalhaven entrance state can be open or closed; fish movement and salinity shift with the bar.

Target species

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.

Luderick (Girella tricuspidata). Look for weed, walls and pylons when choosing where to investigate. Check access and the water around structure before settling into a position.

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 Shoalhaven Heads (Jerry Bailey Wharf) 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.

Nearby spots

Greenwell Point Wharf: 6.3 km south in a straight line.
Orient Point Wharf: 6.9 km south in a straight line.
Nowra Bridge (Shoalhaven River): 12.8 km west in a straight line.

Explore more fishing spots in Jervis Bay and compare their conditions before choosing your next session.

Data sources

Learn where the weather information comes from on our data sources page.