Fishing at Myall Lake, Mid-Coast, New South Wales

• Overview

  Look for Myall Lake in the Mid-Coast part of New South Wales. Everything around it is warm bottomland. Around 64.16 sq km of open water: conditions change from one end to the other. Nothing else we list in Mid-Coast covers more water. Supplies mean a trip to Smiths Lake, 12 km off. The big place round here is Newcastle, 79 km distant. Rules here are straightforward: one set of state rules.

• Where to Fish on Myall Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. This is tidal water: the state of the tide decides where fish sit, so plan the session around it. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include fourlined terapon. It is a record of sightings and surveys, so use it as a guide. Myall Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, February reads 23°C and July reads 13°C. The season is continuous, with heat as the only real check. Winter here is cool and quiet, and often the most comfortable time out. The shoulder seasons either side of summer are the ones to aim for. On Myall Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. One rod, a handful of hooks and floats, and a few small lures are enough for this water. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Boolambayte Creek sits 8.2 km off and takes the overflow. For Myall Lake in particular, ask before you travel.