How and why has Jervis Bay Marine Park been zoned?

How and why has Jervis Bay Marine Park been zoned?

Jervis Bay Marine Park zoning The zones in Jervis Bay Marine Park aim to conserve marine biodiversity while providing for a range of uses including beach activities, swimming, surfing, charter and recreational fishing, commercial fishing, scuba diving, sailing, boating and research.

Where can I fish in Jervis Bay?

Family Fishing in Jervis Bay

• SOME SELECTED JERVIS BAY FISHING SPOTS.
• Hyams Beach.
• Huskisson Wharf.
• Currambene Creek.
• Moona Moona Creek Bridge.
• There is a deep hole under the Moona Moona Creek road bridge and on the out going tide you can often see a mixture of fish species including bream, whiting, flathead and blackfish.

Is Jervis Bay open water?

The Jervis Bay Swim is one of New South Wales’ newest and most exciting Open Water Swimming events. Jervis Bay’s famous white-sand beaches and clear turquoise waters are amongst the safest and most beautiful in the world, resulting in The Jervis Bay Swim quickly becoming one of Australia’s bucket list swim events.

Can you go spearfishing in Jervis Bay?

Jervis Bay is also a popular area for spearfishing, either from the shore or out of a boat.

Where is the anchor in Jervis Bay?

Anchoring is generally permitted in the marine park with the following exceptions: Huskisson sanctuary zone, other than in the ‘designated anchoring area’ within 200m of Shark Net Beach; Hare Bay sanctuary zone, other than in the ‘designated anchoring area’ within 200m of Red Point, or south of Chinamans Beach and east …

Can you fish at Honeymoon Bay?

Honeymoon Bay is in New South Wales, Australia. The most popular species caught here are Southern calamari, Southern fiddler, and White trevally. 21 catches are logged on Fishbrain. Please use your best judgement when determining where you can fish, and make sure you follow local rules and regulations.

Can you catch octopus in Jervis Bay?

This beach is inside Booderee National Park, filled with tonnes of local wildlife, including wallabies, lorikeets and echidnas. You can catch a glimpse of octopus, squid, and fish that swim about around the rock platforms in the water. While you’re here, be sure to venture along the Telegraph Creek Walking Trail.

Can you fish at Plantation Point?

Located just north of Hyams Beach, Plantation Point is a great family fishing option. It’s also a great land-based spot to spend a day fishing for bream, flounder and flathead to name just a few.

Is Jervis Bay protected?

Extending from Kinghorn Point down to Sussex Inlet, Jervis Bay Marine Park is a protected area designed to conserve biological diversity while still allowing recreational activities.

Where can I fish in Shoalhaven Heads?

The Jervis Bay Marine Park is within the Shoalhaven district and extends from Kinghorn Point in the north to Sussex Inlet in the south. The tidal waters of Currambene Creek, Moona Moona Creek, Carama Inlet, Wowly Gully, Callala Creek and Currarong Creek are also within the Marine Park.

Can you anchor in Jervis Bay?

About 8 per cent of the Jervis Bay Marine Park is zoned for “general use” that permits a wide range of activities including both commercial and recreational fishing. In emergency situations, anchoring is permitted in all areas of the Marine Park where necessary to preserve life or property.

Can you boat in Jervis Bay?

The relatively sheltered Jervis Bay offers safe boating in a range of weather conditions. Sailing is popular and four local clubs cater for all sailing vessel categories. Coastal cruisers are regular visitors. Visitors can hire a boat, canoe or kayak, or join a guided tour of the park.