HEADS FISHING CLUB Inc
Our next Weigh-in is the 8th November 2026 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm at Carters Corner off River Road. Shoalhaven Heads.
Licensed Bar & Barbeque from 12:00pm
Fish Weigh-in at 1:00pm
Fish of the Month is Morwong
Badge Draw: $100.00 must be in attendance to win.
GONE FISHING DAY Sponsored by the Fisheries Dept will be held on the same day with great prizes for the Juniors
Next Heads Fishing Club Weigh-in will be in
Heads Fishing Club Weigh-in is from 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Weigh-in today from 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Fish Weigh-in @ 1:00pm
HEADS FISHING CLUB
Based in the beautiful Shoalhaven/Illawarra region and only 2 hours from Sydney, the Heads Fishing Club is a community-minded competition club. We promote Deep Sea, Estuary, Beach, and Rock fishing with a dedicated focus on teaching juniors and those new to the sport the true art of fishing.
Our club is built on a foundation of education and sustainability. We instill a deep respect for the ocean and its inhabitants through our catch-and-release promotions, ensuring our local waters are preserved for the future. Whether it's through our regular competitions or our community-focused events, we welcome everyone to experience the best of fishing in the heart of Shoalhaven Heads.
We have our monthly weigh-ins on the second Sunday of every month at Carters Corner off River Road, Shoalhaven Heads from 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Membership in the Heads Fishing Club gives you and your family access to regular fishing competitions, social events, and cash prize draws.
Member Benefits
Weigh-ins & Competitions: Weigh fish on official days to win prizes across Men's, Ladies, Boys, and Girls sections for Deepsea, Estuary, Beach, and Rock fishing.
Badge Draw: Win or grow a cash prize that increases by $50 each weigh-in up to a $500 maximum (you must attend to win).
Christmas Party: Enjoy a free BBQ, drinks, and a visit from Santa with gifts for the children.
Presentation Night: Celebrate seasonal fishing winners with complimentary food, drinks, and live music at the club's biggest annual event.
FISH OF THE MONTH
Our Fish of the Month list features a different species each month. The person who submits the largest catch of the specified species at the weigh-in wins a $50 voucher from McCallums Tackle World, South Nowra.
Weigh-in and Event Dates for 2026-2027
View our event calendar for weigh-in dates and notable events, including Australia Day and Good Friday, as well as inter-club competitions.
Application Form for Heads Fishing Club
Application fees from June to December
Please complete and bring along to our Weigh-ins and pay your fees. Fees for Single $25.00 Family $50.00 and over 65 years of age $10.00
Application fees from January to May
Half yearly fees
Single $12.50 Family $25.00 over 65 years of age $5.00
Membership Renewals by EFT: Only Renewals, No New Applications
Account Name: HEADS FISHING CLUB
BSB: 082-356
Account Number: 18-793-6350
Payment Reference:
Please use your full name and badge number as the reference.
Example: John Smith 237
For a family renewal, please include all badge numbers.
Example: John Smith 237-241
Don't know your badge number?
Please scroll down to the Heads Fishing Club Contact Information section and enter your name and email address. In the Message area, write "Badge number required" along with your full name and address. I will then email your badge number/s back to you so you can complete the payment.
Important - Renewal Deadline:
Membership renewals must be paid by 1st January. If payment is not received within 6 months from 1st July, your name will be removed from the register, and your badge number will be re-allocated to new members. You will then need to submit a fresh application to re-join.
Photos of Game Fish, Kids photos, Events (Australia Day & Good Friday and Competitions with other clubs) and Club Merchandise and trips away
GAME FISHING (TUNA , MARLIN , WAHOO AND MAHI MAHI)
Game Fishing with our club members
Juniors
Photos of our Juniors great catches
All other Species of Fish
All other Species of Fish caught at any time.
Heads Fishing Club History (Through Photos)
See old photos of pass and present members and also old events over the pass 50 years of the Heads Fishing Club (Previously THE HEADS HOTEL FISHING CLUB) A wonderful walk down memory lane.
Club Merchandise
Club Merchandise including Hoodies and T-Shirts for Men, Ladies and children.
CLUB EVENTS (AUSTRALIA DAY, GOOD FRIDAY & COMPETITIONS
This Gallery is for Special Events, Inter-Club Challenges and Presentation Night
Up Coming Events
Up Coming Events & Information for the Heads Fishing Club.
Travelling Merchandise (Shirts or Hoodies)
As you travel worldwide or across Australia, be sure to include your T-Shirt, Shirt, or Hoodie in your packing list and photograph it in a unique or iconic setting. Another option is to capture a moment with a famous individual while wearing our merchandise.
NOTICE BOARD
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT EVENTS OR TASKS THAT NEED TO BE COMPLETED
HEADS FISHING CLUB TRIPS AWAY
See photos of members on overseas trips away as well as local trips
Heads Fishing Club's Contact Information
Address
Carters Corner Reserve
ABN
56636746833
Operating Hours
Second Sunday of the month at Carters Corner off River Road, Shoalhaven Heads. 12:00pm - 16:00pm
Follow us on instagram @heads_fishing_club_2535
Fishing in Shoalhaven Heads
by Heads Fishing Club
Beach
The beach fishing at Shoalhaven Heads is an all-round favourite for both locals and visitors. Quality whiting, flathead, and bream are some of the summer favourites. While mulloway, tailor, and Australian salmon are quite commonly caught during the rest of the year. Fresh bait such as pippies and beach worms are readily available to be caught. There are many access points to the beach, including the car park at the end of River Rd as well as the Shoalhaven Heads Surf Life Saving Club and the halfway track on Gerroa Rd.
Estuary
The river is known to fish well for flathead as well as mulloway, whiting, mullet, bream, luderick, and many other species. Again, fresh bait such as squirt worms and nippers are easily found. The river also has mud crabs, prawns, and the occasional blue swimmer crab when in season. There is an abundance of fishing locations where small boats can get out of the wind and continue to fish in the event of prevailing conditions.
Coastal Bar
Access to the ocean from Shoalhaven Heads is via the river, around Comerong Island, then over the Crookhaven Bar Crossing at the Shoalhaven River entrance. The journey is approximately 10km from Shoalhaven Heads by boat. Care should be taken when passing over the Comerong Island Ferry punt, and experience, safety equipment, and maritime advice should always be taken into consideration before crossing the Crookhaven Bar.
Helpful Resources:
Deep Sea
The Shoalhaven Offshore Artificial Reef is located approximately 4.3km north-east of the Shoalhaven River entrance. This area produces snapper, mulloway, flathead, and kingfish during the right seasons. Details regarding the artificial reef can be found at: Shoalhaven Offshore Artificial Reef
Another popular offshore location is ‘The Banks’, located approximately 9 miles southeast of the river entrance. The Banks is known to hold a wide variety of reef fish including quality snapper, large flathead, kingfish, and an abundance of shark species. During the summer months, it is common for The Banks to hold black marlin, and sporadically in winter, yellowfin tuna has been known to come in close around this area. Extreme caution should be taken when fishing The Banks in south-easterly conditions – it is mapped as being treacherous at times.
The cliffs between Currarong and Jervis Bay are popular for both reef fishing and trolling, however, skippers should seek local knowledge and maritime advice before fishing such areas. There are numerous bomboras and rock shelfs scattered along these locations. Anglers should familiarise themselves with the Jervis Bay Marine Park Zoning Map when fishing the cliffs: Jervis Bay Marine Park Zoning Map
Game Fishing
The Jervis Bay FAD is known to hold Mahi Mahi throughout the summer months as well as black and striped marlin. FAD locations can be found at this link: Fish Aggregating Devices
The run to the shelf is approximately 17 miles from the Shoalhaven River entrance. Throughout the winter months, yellowfin tuna, albacore, shark, and other pelagic fish are not uncommon, and structures such as the Kiama Canyons and the JB Canyons are well-known locations.
In the summer months, the grounds between The Banks and the shelf can hold good numbers of striped and black marlin. It is not uncommon for those who venture beyond the shelf to have blue marlin encounters.
Heads Fishing Club Game Fishing Mahi Mahi Shoalhaven
Heads Fishing Club Game Fishing Striped Marlin Shoahaven Heads
Heads Fishing Club Game Fishing Yellow Fin Tuna Shoalhaven Heads
Heads Fishing Club Game Fishing Yellow Fin Tuna Shoalhaven
Heads Fishing Club Game Fishing Trophy Yellow Fin Tun
Kids
Shoalhaven Heads provides an ideal location for juniors to explore the beach and estuary systems for fishing, crabbing, and bait collecting. With calm and protected waters to be found within both walking and boating distance, kids are easily entertained with an abundance of fishing spots to choose from.
The Carters Corner public wharf can be fished all year round for quality bream, whiting, estuary perch, and mulloway. Along the beach adjacent to River Road and Hay Avenue are also popular locations for chasing flathead. Pumping for a yabby or chasing soldier crabs can be done just about anywhere along the entire river system, and you’d be hard-pressed not to find live baits! Walking the sand flats on low tide is a popular activity for young ones casting soft plastics into the channels for good results.
Each October, the Heads Fishing Club runs a “Kids Gone Fishing Day” which introduces kids to fishing activities. Free rods, reels, brag mats, and other starter packages are usually handed out at this event. Keep an eye on the links below for event updates and more information.
Heads Fishing Club
Find them on Facebook & Instagram, in our local directory or Heads Fishing Club website.
Check out community spaces guide for info on the 3 boat ramps located in Shoalhaven Heads.
Other Websites and Facebook pages that help the Fishing Club
Visit Shoalhaven Heads & McCallum's Tackle World
