Towlers Bay Fishing Guide, Northern Beaches, New South Wales

• Overview

  Towlers Bay stands in Northern Beaches, New South Wales. The sea is 1.6 km distant. It lies lower than most water we list in New South Wales. The closest town, Bilgola Plateau, is 3.7 km away. After that come Bay View at 4.2 km and Newport at 4.6 km. Within a short run: Kippax Lake about 30 km, Lake Northam within 30 km, The Duck Pond about 31 km, Lake Parramatta within 32 km and Tuggerah Lake about 41 km. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Towlers Bay

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Time trips to the tide table rather than the clock here. The mouth fishes hardest when the run is at its strongest. The channel is where water moves, and fish follow it. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include Australian sea bream, sand sillago, dusky flathead, flathead grey mullet and mulloway. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish in this exact water on the day. Towlers Bay responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect February to average close to 22°C, with July the cold end at about 12°C. Summer is the season to work around, not winter. The shoulder seasons either side of summer are the ones to aim for. Early spring brings the water on quickly here. Expect Towlers Bay to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. A jetty or pier is mapped about 90 m from here. Carp respond to sweetcorn or boilies fished patiently on the bottom near feeding areas. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Kippax Lake at 30 km is the sensible second choice. Rules at Towlers Bay are worth checking on the day.