Terrigal and Bateau Bay reefs
Start with The Slide, Anniversary Reef and Five Mile Reef. Anniversary has separate wall and main-reef marks, while Five Mile has shallower and deeper sections. The cards keep those sections and their depths together.
THE DOWNRIGGER SHOP FIELD GUIDE
Central Coast Fishing Marks
Browse reefs and wrecks around Terrigal, Bateau Bay, The Entrance and Norah Head. Some reefs have several marks for different sections, which makes it easier to compare depths and decide where to start.
GET TO KNOW THE AREA
Where to start
Wrecks near The Entrance and Norah Head
SS Kiama and TSS Nerong are the two wrecks in this guide. Open either card for the depth, location and history, or use its map link to see the surrounding area.
Jigging at Texas Reef
Andrew’s Jigs Brings Kings article covers kingfish at Texas and the importance of getting a jig down before the boat drifts off the structure. Read the report alongside the map when choosing your jigs.
EXPLORE THE MARKS
Find a fishing mark
Search by spot name, fish species or fishing method, then open a mark on the map.
14 of 14 marks shown
Bateau Bay offshore
Anniversary Reef - Main Reef
The separately published main Anniversary Reef section, about 100 metres from the wall reference. The primary source characterises this section as more fish-oriented than fixed-growth-oriented. It is a distinct selectable section of the same broader reef system, not a duplicate or guaranteed fishing drop.
View on interactive map- Published depth
- Approximately 18–22 m in the documented reef area
- Spot type
- natural reef
Reported species
Species information is not available for this mark yet.
Coordinates, sources & safety
Source datum: WGS84. GPX download available in the map.
Exact published public WGS84 structure reference; not a privately verified sounder mark.
Public planning reference only, not one of Andy's privately verified sounder marks or navigation waypoint. Verify it on your own sounder and current official chart; check weather, swell, current, vessel capability, the NSW FishSmart map and current fishing rules. Avoid damaging reef or anchoring into sensitive structure.
- Anniversary Reef Wall · Muddy Puddle Diver
- Dive Sites · Terrigal Underwater Group
Bateau Bay offshore
Anniversary Reef Wall
The separately published wall section of the broader Anniversary Reef system: stepped very large boulders and deep cracks rather than a continuous vertical wall, dropping toward sand and low reef. Good fish life was observed underwater; no angling species or productive drop is claimed.
View on interactive map- Published depth
- Approximately 18–22 m
- Spot type
- drop off
Reported species
Species information is not available for this mark yet.
Coordinates, sources & safety
Source datum: WGS84. GPX download available in the map.
Exact published public WGS84 structure reference; not a privately verified sounder mark.
Public planning reference only, not one of Andy's privately verified sounder marks or navigation waypoint. Verify it on your own sounder and current official chart; check weather, swell, current, vessel capability, the NSW FishSmart map and current fishing rules. Avoid damaging reef or anchoring into sensitive structure.
- Anniversary Reef Wall · Muddy Puddle Diver
- Dive Sites · Terrigal Underwater Group
Bateau Bay offshore
Silver Drummer Wall
A public marine-structure reference for a broken wall or reef edge formed by large boulders, cracks and scattered reef at its base. Schools of southern silver drummer, yellowfin pike, one-spot pullers and sweep were observed underwater; they are wildlife observations, not promised angling targets.
View on interactive map- Published depth
- Approximately 13–20 m; main structure 16–20 m
- Spot type
- drop off
Reported species
Species information is not available for this mark yet.
Coordinates, sources & safety
Source datum: WGS84. GPX download available in the map.
Exact published public WGS84 structure reference; not a privately verified sounder mark.
Public planning reference only, not one of Andy's privately verified sounder marks or navigation waypoint. Verify it on your own sounder and current official chart; check weather, swell, current, vessel capability, the NSW FishSmart map and current fishing rules. Avoid damaging reef or anchoring into sensitive structure.
- Silver Drummer Wall · Muddy Puddle Diver
Central Coast offshore
Texas Reef
Texas Reef is a substantial offshore fishing ground containing multiple reef areas, bumps and pinnacles. The displayed coordinate is a general reference point, not one exact drop location.
View on interactive map- Published depth
- Depth not published
- Spot type
- Broader fishing area
Reported species
Fishing methods
Jigging
Coordinates, sources & safety
Source datum unknown. GPX export is not available for this coordinate.
Marine Rescue Lake Macquarie does not state a datum. A datum-related positional difference may exist.
This public general reference must not be used as a navigation waypoint. Use current charts and conditions, your chartplotter and sounder to locate individual structure, bait and fish.
- Fishing Matrix · Marine Rescue Lake Macquarie
- Jigs Brings Kings · Downrigger Shop
Foggy Reef, Terrigal offshore
Foggy Fish
A public fishing and marine-structure reference within the extensive Foggy Reef system, with cracks, gutters, holes, boulders and a defined edge. Fish life is described as prolific underwater. The broader reef is reported as commonly fished, including reports of large kingfish schools; that fishing report is not a guarantee. This point is about 450 metres south-west of Foggy Cave, whose coordinate is deliberately not published as a fishing mark.
View on interactive map- Published depth
- Approximately 28 m on reef to 32 m at edge
- Spot type
- drop off
Reported species
Species information is not available for this mark yet.
Coordinates, sources & safety
Source datum: WGS84. GPX download available in the map.
Exact published public WGS84 structure reference; not a privately verified sounder mark.
Public planning reference only, not one of Andy's privately verified sounder marks or navigation waypoint. Verify it on your own sounder and current official chart; check weather, swell, current, vessel capability, the NSW FishSmart map and current fishing rules. Avoid damaging reef or anchoring into sensitive structure. Foggy Cave is a seasonal grey nurse shark aggregation area: do not target, disturb or harass protected sharks and check current fishing rules.
- Foggy Fish · Muddy Puddle Diver
- Terrigal Reef Dives · Muddy Puddle Diver
- Dive Sites · Terrigal Underwater Group
Lake Munmorah offshore
Doctor’s Reef
A named reef reference off the Lake Munmorah coast in the Marine Rescue fishing matrix. No specific target species or depth has been established in this review. This pin is a public area reference, not an exact drop or navigation waypoint.
View on interactive map- Published depth
- Depth not published
- Spot type
- Broader fishing area
Reported species
Species information is not available for this mark yet.
Coordinates, sources & safety
Source datum unknown. GPX export is not available for this coordinate.
The selected coordinate source does not identify a datum. Plotting converts notation only; positional uncertainty remains and GPX export is unavailable.
Check current charts, sounder, weather, water levels and local fishing rules. Published depths do not establish clearance over structures, safe access or permission to fish. For any bar crossing, independently check current bar conditions and boating guidance.
- Fishing Spot Locations - Marine Rescue Lake Macquarie · Marine Rescue Lake Macquarie
- NSW fishing closures, restrictions and permits · NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Near The Entrance Bommies
SS Kiama
A public local dive-community reference for the steel coastal cargo vessel or collier wrecked in 1951. Its large boiler and engine are prominent surviving features. The surrounding reef is used for fishing, while schools of fish and wobbegongs were observed underwater around the wreck. This is deep, exposed water and a technical dive site; the coordinate is not represented as an official government position.
View on interactive map- Published depth
- Approximately 45–46 m
- Spot type
- wreck
Reported species
Species information is not available for this mark yet.
Coordinates, sources & safety
Source datum: WGS84. GPX download available in the map.
Local dive-community WGS84 wreck reference; not an official government coordinate.
Public planning reference only, not one of Andy's privately verified sounder marks or navigation waypoint. Deep, exposed water demands suitable vessel capability and conditions. Verify independently, check current NSW rules, do not anchor directly into the wreck, and never remove, damage or disturb protected wreck material or associated relics.
- SS Kiama · Muddy Puddle Diver
- Wreck Dive SS Kiama · Central Coast Divers
- SS Kiama, February 2026 · Sydney Sub Aqua Club
- Dive Sites · Terrigal Underwater Group
- Maritime heritage permits · Heritage NSW
Off Crackneck Point
Bonito Reef
A public marine-structure reference for an east–west reef ridge or finger off Crackneck Point. It was reportedly found while fishing, has a wall at its western end, and schooling sweep were observed underwater. Independent local material supports good structure and fish life, but the primary account does not describe especially diverse fish life.
View on interactive map- Published depth
- Approximately 21 m on top to 25 m at the bottom
- Spot type
- natural reef
Reported species
Species information is not available for this mark yet.
Coordinates, sources & safety
Source datum: WGS84. GPX download available in the map.
Exact published public WGS84 structure reference; not a privately verified sounder mark.
Public planning reference only, not one of Andy's privately verified sounder marks or navigation waypoint. Verify it on your own sounder and current official chart; check weather, swell, current, vessel capability, the NSW FishSmart map and current fishing rules. Avoid damaging reef or anchoring into sensitive structure.
- Bonito Reef · Muddy Puddle Diver
- Dive Sites · Terrigal Underwater Group
Off Norah Head
TSS Nerong
An officially located public reference for the 36.6 metre twin-screw coastal steel steamer lost off Norah Head in 1917. Heritage NSW records the wreck as found. A local diver independently publishes a nearby WGS84 point and describes a substantial Central Coast wreck. Wobbegongs were observed underwater, which is wildlife context rather than evidence of recreational fishing productivity.
View on interactive map- Published depth
- Approximately 44 m
- Spot type
- wreck
Reported species
Species information is not available for this mark yet.
Coordinates, sources & safety
Source datum: WGS84. GPX download available in the map.
Official Heritage NSW WGS84 position selected; nearby local dive coordinate retained only as corroboration.
Public planning reference only, not one of Andy's privately verified sounder marks or navigation waypoint. Deep, exposed water demands suitable vessel capability and conditions. Verify independently, check current NSW rules, do not anchor directly into the wreck, and never remove, damage or disturb protected wreck material or associated relics.
- TSS Nerong · Heritage NSW
- SS Nerong · Muddy Puddle Diver
- Maritime heritage permits · Heritage NSW
Terrigal offshore
Five Mile Reef - Deep Section
The deeper separately published section of the broader Five Mile Reef system, about 50 metres from the 31 metre point. Large boulders and reef structure become more prominent toward this section. Fish life was observed underwater, but no specific angling species or productive drop is claimed.
View on interactive map- Published depth
- Approximately 37 m; broader reef 30–38 m
- Spot type
- natural reef
Reported species
Species information is not available for this mark yet.
Coordinates, sources & safety
Source datum: WGS84. GPX download available in the map.
Exact published public WGS84 structure reference; not a privately verified sounder mark.
Public planning reference only, not one of Andy's privately verified sounder marks or navigation waypoint. Verify it on your own sounder and current official chart; check weather, swell, current, vessel capability, the NSW FishSmart map and current fishing rules. Avoid damaging reef or anchoring into sensitive structure.
- 5 Mile Reef · Muddy Puddle Diver
- Dive Sites · Terrigal Underwater Group
Terrigal offshore
Five Mile Reef - Shallow Section
The shallower separately published section of the broader Five Mile Reef system. Sources document a deeper sloping reef with large boulders, sea whips, fixed growth and observed fish life. These are structure and underwater observations, not a claim about angling species.
View on interactive map- Published depth
- Approximately 31 m; broader reef 30–38 m
- Spot type
- natural reef
Reported species
Species information is not available for this mark yet.
Coordinates, sources & safety
Source datum: WGS84. GPX download available in the map.
Exact published public WGS84 structure reference; not a privately verified sounder mark.
Public planning reference only, not one of Andy's privately verified sounder marks or navigation waypoint. Verify it on your own sounder and current official chart; check weather, swell, current, vessel capability, the NSW FishSmart map and current fishing rules. Avoid damaging reef or anchoring into sensitive structure.
- 5 Mile Reef · Muddy Puddle Diver
- Dive Sites · Terrigal Underwater Group
Terrigal, south of the Skillion
The Slide
A public marine-structure reference for a reef slope and deeper edge south of the Terrigal Skillion. Sponge-covered structure is documented and the area is described as a common spearfishing site. Australian salmon and yellowtail kingfish were observed passing through underwater; that observation is not catch evidence.
View on interactive map- Published depth
- Approximately 15–18 m
- Spot type
- drop off
Reported species
Species information is not available for this mark yet.
Coordinates, sources & safety
Source datum: WGS84. GPX download available in the map.
Exact published public WGS84 structure reference; not a privately verified sounder mark.
Public planning reference only, not one of Andy's privately verified sounder marks or navigation waypoint. Verify it on your own sounder and current official chart; check weather, swell, current, vessel capability, the NSW FishSmart map and current fishing rules. Avoid damaging reef or anchoring into sensitive structure. The site is exposed in southerly conditions; this is not rock-fishing, approach or anchoring advice.
- The Slide · Muddy Puddle Diver
Terrigal/Bateau Bay offshore
The Pinnacle - Terrigal/Bateau Bay
A public marine-structure reference for a compact reef mound or pinnacle that rises several metres above the surrounding bottom and can be circumnavigated. Sources describe diverse fish life and a well-known offshore dive site accessed from Terrigal; this is not evidence of a proven fishing drop and is distinct from other NSW sites called The Pinnacle.
View on interactive map- Published depth
- Approximately 20–25 m (broader reports 17–27 m)
- Spot type
- natural reef
Reported species
Species information is not available for this mark yet.
Coordinates, sources & safety
Source datum: WGS84. GPX download available in the map.
Exact published public WGS84 structure reference; not a privately verified sounder mark.
Public planning reference only, not one of Andy's privately verified sounder marks or navigation waypoint. Verify it on your own sounder and current official chart; check weather, swell, current, vessel capability, the NSW FishSmart map and current fishing rules. Avoid damaging reef or anchoring into sensitive structure.
- The Pinnacle · Muddy Puddle Diver
- Dive Sites · Terrigal Underwater Group
- Sydney to Newcastle Dive Sites · Mudgee Dive and Travel
Tuggerah Reef/The Entrance Bommies
PJ Cove - Entrance Bommies
A public fishing reference for a documented section of Tuggerah Reef, also known as The Entrance Bommies. The larger reef is described as a popular sport-fishing, spearfishing and diving area, with a reef edge, large rocks, sand areas and abundant fish life. Occasional pelagic sharks and seasonal Port Jackson shark congregations are wildlife observations, not fishing targets.
View on interactive map- Published depth
- Approximately 14 to just over 20 m; published point about 19 m
- Spot type
- drop off
Reported species
Species information is not available for this mark yet.
Coordinates, sources & safety
Source datum: WGS84. GPX download available in the map.
Exact published public WGS84 structure reference; not a privately verified sounder mark.
Public planning reference only, not one of Andy's privately verified sounder marks or navigation waypoint. Verify it on your own sounder and current official chart; check weather, swell, current, vessel capability, the NSW FishSmart map and current fishing rules. Avoid damaging reef or anchoring into sensitive structure. Do not target or disturb sharks; check current NSW rules before fishing.
- PJ Cove · Muddy Puddle Diver
- Dive Sites · Terrigal Underwater Group
FISHING TIPS & TRIP REPORTS
Advice from Andrew
Jigs Brings Kings
A fishing report that connects structure, current, sounder marks and jig choice.
Getting started with jigging
Match the jig to the depth and current, then work the water where fish are showing.
How to use public fishing marks
Use a GPS mark and your sounder to find structure, bait and fish.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Before you head out
Why are there several marks for the same reef?
They show different parts of the reef, such as a wall, shallow section or deeper edge. Compare the section name and depth to choose which one to look at first.
Where do I find the GPS coordinates?
Choose “View on interactive map” on a card, then use Copy coordinates or Copy link. The map help guide explains how to save, share and plan with them.
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