Fishing Lake Arragan in Clarence Valley, New South Wales

• Overview

  Lake Arragan lies in Clarence Valley, New South Wales. The sea is 1.1 km distant. It measures about 90 hectares, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The bank runs in an even curve, so features come from what lies under the surface. You are 12 km from Yamba. For a city, Gold Coast is 172 km off. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Lake Arragan

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Work the tide here — moving water feeds, slack water rests. The mouth fishes hardest when the run is at its strongest. Salt and fresh mix here, and the mixing line is worth finding. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include flathead grey mullet, dusky flathead and Australian sea bream. The records cover the area rather than this water alone. On Lake Arragan a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put January at about 24°C and July near 14°C. The calendar barely matters here; the time of day does. Spring, September into November, and autumn, March into May, are the strong stretches. March through May and September through November are the strong stretches. Plan around that when you fish Lake Arragan.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. For the carp, bait a margin spot and sit on it; corn and bread still work. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Should this one be busy, Wooloweyah Estuary is 6.3 km off. Ask locally about Lake Arragan if anything is unclear.