Clarence River and Iluka

Area affected

Species of fish that must not be taken

Methods of fishing prohibited

Period

Clarence River - Crab Trap

The whole of the waters of the Clarence River and its tributaries, upstream of a line drawn across the River from the boat ramp adjacent to the Maclean Court House (that is, the Old Ashby Ferry crossing).

Map of Clarence River - Crab Trap closed waters (PDF, 312.82 KB)

Any species of fish.

Any method involving the use of a crab trap.

All year.

Clarence River (Crystal Bay) - Nets

The whole of the waters of Crystal Bay, upstream of a line drawn from the centre of the turning circle of Westringa Place to the northern-most point of Witonga Drive.

Map of Clarence River (Crystal Bay) - Nets (PDF, 180.57 KB)

Any species of fish.

Any method involving the use of a net (other than a landing net).

All year.

Clarence River (Sportsman’s Creek) - Nets

The whole of the waters of Sportsman’s Creek and its tributaries, from the weir above Lawrence upstream to its source.

Map of Clarence River (Sportsman’s Creek) - Nets (PDF, 318.03 KB)

Any species of fish.

Any method involving the use of a net (other than a landing net).

All year.

Clarence River (Orara River) - Nets

The whole of the tidal waters of Orara River and its tributaries, upstream from its junction with Jacky’s Creek to Bawden Bridge.

Map of Clarence River (Orara River) - Nets (PDF, 254.64 KB)

Any species of fish.

Any method involving the use of a net (other than a landing net).

All year.

Clarence River (Headwaters) - Nets

The whole of the waters of the Mann River (Mitchell River), Nymbodia River, and the upper reaches of the Clarence River and their tributaries, upstream from a line drawn across the Clarence River at the power line above the rapids approximately 5km upstream of Copmanhurst.

Map of Clarence River (Headwaters) - Nets (PDF, 680.13 KB)

Any species of fish.

Any method involving the use of a net (other than a landing net).

All year.

Iluka – Woody Bay

The whole of the waters of Woody Bay enclosed by a line drawn from the broad arrow mark engraved in the rock at the northeasterly end of the Woody Head camping ground (29°21.890′S, 153°22.440′E), then in a northerly direction for approximately 300 metres to the broad arrow mark marked FD engraved in the rock near Seagull Hole (29°21.780′S, 153°22.430′E), then in a southwesterly direction to the Maritime Authority of NSW navigation buoy (29°21.850′S, 153°22.274′E), then in a southwesterly direction to the post marked “NSWF” on the foreshore (29°21.940′S, 153°22.260′E), then along the mean high water mark to the point of commencement.

Map of Iluka – Woody Bay (PDF, 145.83 KB)

Any species of fish.Any method involving the use of a lobster trap.All year

The above closures are generated from the

Fisheries Management (General) Regulation 2019

unless otherwise specified.

For more detailed local information see the Clarence Recreational Fishing Guide