Recreational Fishing Licence

The recreational fishing fee payable is reduced by 50% for fishing in the following waters:

Tidal waters of the River Tweed, upstream of a line joining the eastern extremities of the Tweed River breakwaters to:

• – Bray Park Wier on the Tweed River
• – Boat Harbour Bridge
• – Numinbah Road on the Rous River
• – Scenic Drive Road on Duroby Creek
• – Scenic Drive Road Bridge on Bilambil Creek
• – Robinson Road Bridge on Cobaki Creek

• – River Tweed Breakwaters
• – from the rocks and beach north of the Tweed River Breakwaters to the Queensland Border, or
• – from the rocks and beach south of the Tweed River Breakwaters to the lighthouse at Fingal Head

Fishing licences are not required for pensioners and people under 18.

Further information can be found on:    https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fishing/recreational

Map of Recreational Fishing Licence Tweed Concessional Area – Lower Tweed River

Bait & Tackle

Shell Chinderah is your go-to destination in the Northern River/Gold Coast area, for top-quality bait and tackle (including live worms).  Conveniently located near the stunning Tweed River and beautiful surrounding beaches.  Whether you’re planning a casual day by the river or an ambitious deep-sea excursion, Shell Chinderah is here to support your fishing endeavours with quality products.

Our extensive selection features a wide range of bait and tackle from leading brands, designed to meet diverse fishing needs and environments and ensures that both novice and experienced anglers have everything they need for their next adventure.  Brands include: Tweed Bait, Mangrove Jacks, Wilson, Sure Catch, Fish Art, MadMics, and Mustad.