Nangudga Lake near Narooma: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  The Eurobodalla entry here is Nangudga Lake, in New South Wales. The setting is open plain. It runs to roughly 75 hectares — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. The outline is close to a simple bowl, without much in the way of bays. Ground here is low by New South Wales standards. The nearest place of any size is Narooma, 2.9 km away. Dalmeny lies 8.7 km off, Bermagui another 20 km. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Nangudga Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. The tide is the timetable on this water; two hours either side of the change usually fish hardest. The channel is where water moves, and fish follow it. Salt and fresh mix here, and the mixing line is worth finding. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover Australian sea bream, jack mackerel, sand sillago and flathead grey mullet. Check the state or provincial list before planning around one species. Work Nangudga Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put February at about 20°C and July near 11°C. Winter is a mild inconvenience here, nothing more. Winter here is cool and quiet, and often the most comfortable time out. Winter is cool and quiet, and often the most comfortable time to be out. It holds true on Nangudga Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Parking is at Visitor Car Park, some 530 m off. Overnight stays are possible about 640 m out, where camping is mapped. There are toilets mapped about 620 m away. Carp respond to sweetcorn or boilies fished patiently on the bottom near feeding areas. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. For a change of water, Wagonga Inlet is 4 km distant. For Nangudga Lake in particular, ask before you travel.