What can you catch at St Georges Basin (Jewfish Bay)?

St Georges Basin (Jewfish Bay) is a known location for dusky flathead, yellowfin bream, mulloway, snapper, 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 St Georges Basin (Jewfish Bay)?

Tides matter at St Georges Basin (Jewfish Bay), 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 St Georges Basin (Jewfish Bay)?

At St Georges Basin (Jewfish Bay) 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 St Georges Basin (Jewfish Bay) handle?

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 St Georges Basin (Jewfish Bay)?

Yes. Shallow basin; wind chops up fast. Confirm public access before fishing; named bay needs final marker precision. Always check the latest Victorian Fisheries Authority or NSW DPI rules before fishing.

St Georges Basin (Jewfish Bay)

The water

St Georges Basin (Jewfish Bay) is a pier 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 35 degrees 7.140 minutes south, 150 degrees 35.400 minutes east. These coordinates locate the fishing spot, not a safe access route.

Structure

The mapped structure is sand flat estuary. The chart depth near the usual casting position is about 2.5 metres below chart datum, the reference level on a marine chart. The tide changes the actual depth during your session.

Open to winds from every direction.

Shallow basin; wind chops up fast. Confirm public access before fishing; named bay needs final marker precision.

Target species

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.

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.

Mulloway (Argyrosomus japonicus). Fresh squid makes a tough bait. A running sinker can let it move naturally with the current instead of holding it rigidly in place.

Snapper (Pagrus auratus). A pilchard on a running sinker rig is a useful starting point. In moving water, a tough squid strip can stay hooked longer.

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.

Leave room for people walking along the pier and check behind you before casting. Plan how you will land a fish without climbing over the rail.

Use the live weather at St Georges Basin (Jewfish 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.

Nearby spots

Island Point Road (St Georges Basin): 1.4 km east in a straight line.
Sussex Inlet (Basin Junction): 2.2 km south in a straight line.
Basin View (St Georges Basin): 3.8 km north-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.