Diemunga Lagoon, New South Wales: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Set in Brewarrina, New South Wales, this is Diemunga Lagoon. It stands 135 metres above sea level. It measures about 11 hectares, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Brewarrina. Head to Brewarrina, 103 km away, for anything you forgot. Lightning Ridge lies 104 km off, Walgett another 154 km. Close by you have: Fowlers Lagoon some 36 km off. This one is safely inside the regional boundary.

• Where to Fish on Diemunga Lagoon

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. The mouth fishes hardest when the run is at its strongest. The channel is where water moves, and fish follow it. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include common carp and bobby. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish in this exact water on the day. Diemunga Lagoon gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 12°C to 29°C. Fish feed through every month here. Summer, December to February, brings heat, so fish the early and late hours. March through May and September through November are the strong stretches. Expect Diemunga Lagoon to follow that timing. Water colour tells you more than the air temperature does.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Public mapping marks it as seasonal water rather than permanent. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. Carp respond to sweetcorn or boilies fished patiently on the bottom near feeding areas. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. The nearest alternative is Fowlers Lagoon, 36 km out. Treat Diemunga Lagoon as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.