Meroo Lake Fishing Guide, Shoalhaven, New South Wales

• Overview

  Set in Shoalhaven, Meroo Lake is a New South Wales water. The shore lies 2.4 km out. The nearest place of any size is Burrill Lake, 13 km away. Ulladulla is 17 km and Mollymook 18 km. Within a short run: Termeil Lake some 3.1 km off, Burrill Lake sits 14 km out, Halbert some 24 km off, Conjola Lake sits 26 km out and Berringer some 28 km off. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Meroo Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Work the tide here — moving water feeds, slack water rests. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Biodiversity records within roughly six miles include Australian sea bream, jack mackerel and Australian salmon. Treat it as evidence of what swims in the area. Take Meroo Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put February at about 21°C and July near 11°C. No part of the year shuts this water. The shoulder seasons either side of summer are the ones to aim for. Spring, September into November, fishes hardest, with autumn a close second. The season on Meroo Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Recorded parking is 1.5 km off, far enough to travel light. Public toilets are recorded roughly 1.5 km off. For the carp, bait a margin spot and sit on it; corn and bread still work. Local rules can differ across the regional boundary, so check where you stand. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Failing this one, try Termeil Lake, 3.1 km away. Treat Meroo Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.