Fishing at Lake Yarrunga, Wingecarribee, New South Wales

• Overview

  Wingecarribee, New South Wales, is where Lake Yarrunga sits. The water sits 224 metres up. At 8.55 sq km this is proper open water rather than a pond. 12 km away sits Bundanoon, the nearest town. After that come Cambewarra Village at 22 km and Moss Vale at 23 km. Also within reach: Lake Alexandra near enough 36 km, Lake Wollumboola a shade over 45 km, Saint Georges Basin near enough 47 km, Sussex a shade over 52 km and Swan near enough 52 km. No boundary runs near, so the local rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lake Yarrunga

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Public wildlife records from this area list Australian bass, common carp, Australian longfinned eel and flathead grey mullet. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Lake Yarrunga responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 9°C in July and 20°C in February. Summer heat is the limit here, not winter cold. The shoulder seasons either side of summer are the ones to aim for. Early spring brings the water on quickly here. Expect Lake Yarrunga to follow that timing. Long dry spells drop the level and concentrate them.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. A campsite lies 810 m away for anyone staying over. Public toilets are recorded roughly 780 m off. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Failing this one, try Lake Alexandra, 36 km away. What applies at Lake Yarrunga may have changed since it was mapped.