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Boambee Creek

4/5 - (2 votes)
30°21'7.93" S, 153°6'9.61" E

Boambee Creek is a small creek system just south of Coffs Harbour, it is a shallow estuary system however it is a picturesque spot to take the family fishing. There are several land based fishing spots to take the family or for the hardcore travelling angler to walk the creek bank casting lures along the rocks at the mouth. The rail bridge is a popular spot for Luderick and Bream and can be accessed via 4wd from the Gallows beach access to the north then drive down the beach a few kilometers, which is a great way to spend the day fishing Boambee Creek. Otherwise walk the bridge beside the railway tracks to access this spot.

The rocky shoreline along the creek mouth can be accessed from the southern side off First Ave. A walking track also goes near the railway bridge. Further upstream The Fred Hansen Bridge can be access by foot at the Boambee Creek boat ramp, fishing the bridge anglers can expect Bream and Flathead mostly.

Further upstream is limited and requires a small boat or Kayak, where anglers will be presented with a heap of snags for fish for Bream and Mangrove Jack. Launching a boat at Boambee boat ramp needs to be done closer to the top of the tide. 

Fishing Boambee Creek the usual catches can be expected, Bream, Flathead, Whiting, Trevally and Mangrove Jack. Mangrove jack are best targeted in Summer especially when lure fishing, live bait will work in winter but youll have to be patient.

The headlands and beaches of Boambee and Sawtell have some good Tailor fishing in the gutters. There are also some great catches of Mulloway off the headland rock ledges and the beaches at times.

Where to go fishing near Boambee Creek?

  • Boambee Creek Jacks

    Some good structure from here upstream that has some Mangrove Jack for the dedicated angler. Summer...

  • Newports Creek

    Heavy snags here are great for lure fishing, Bream and Mangrove Jack are the main target...

  • Boambee Flathead

    Fish along this drop off on the outgoing tide for Flathead, soft plastics bounced along the...

  • Fred Hansen Bridge

    Fish here on the run out tide for Flathead on lures. The incoming tide has a...

  • Boambee Bend

    Fish this deep bend on any tide for Bream, Flathead and the occasional Trevally.

  • Boambee Yabby beds

    A great spot to pump yabbies at low tide, on the incoming tide fish these flats...

  • Boambee Rail Bridge

    A great spot to spend the day with the family, Luderick and bream hang around the...

  • Boambee Creek mouth rocks

    Luderick along the rocks in the deeper water.

  • Boambee Creek mouth

    Whiting on the incoming tide. The beach to the north has worms and pipis with provide...

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Recommended Lures for Boambee Creek

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Squidgies Pro Wriggler - 100mm - Bloodworm

Pro Wriggler – 100mm

$9.95
Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Mangrove Jack
Jackall Squirell 79 hank tuned

Jackall DD Squirrel 79SP Silent ‘Hank Tuned’

Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Mangrove Jack

Bream Prawn Vibe

$12.95
Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Yellowfin Bream
The Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow suspending lure has great constrast and is good for Barramundi

CRYSTAL MINNOW™ SUSPENDING

Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Mangrove Jack

Squidgies Pro Wriggler – 80mm

$9.99
Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Yellowfin Bream
Bream Lure the Strike Pro Pygmy 2

Pygmy 2 – Strike Pro

$12.99
Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Yellowfin Bream

Squidgies Pro Lobby

$9.99
Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Yellowfin Bream
Squidgies Pro Range Wriggler - 65mm

Pro Wriggler – 65mm

$8.95
Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Dusky Flathead, Yellowfin Bream
Berkley Gulp! Shrimp 2"

Gulp Shrimp 2″

Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Dusky Flathead, Mangrove Jack, Yellowfin Bream

Skippy Surface Lure

$13.49
Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Yellowfin Bream, Yellowfin Whiting

Squidgies Pro Critter 55mm

$9.99
Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Yellowfin Bream
Killalure Flatz Ratz 2

Flatz Ratz – Killalure

$12.99
Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Mangrove Jack

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