Anglers of all abilities will now be able to drop a line into Lake Macquarie thanks to the opening of a new accessible fishing platform in Bolton Point.
The opening of the platform means people in wheelchairs can now safely and easily fish in one of the best estuaries for fishing on the NSW coast.
“The idea for an accessible fishing platform was raised about five years ago,” Lake Macquarie Mayor Kay Fraser said.
“We listened to those requests, sought a grant from the NSW Recreational Fishing Trust and have now completed construction on what will be a wonderful facility for our community.”
Beyond having a large concentration of fish, the location also has two disabled parking spaces and signage informing the community of the new shared fishing space.
The northern side of the wharf remains available for boats to berth alongside using mooring cleats, while the southern side is now dedicated to fishing.
You can check out the new fishing platform on Point Road in Bolton Point. Visit lakemac.com.au for more info.
