Narrancoolambung Lagoon Fishing in Murrumbidgee, New South Wales

• Overview

  Look for Narrancoolambung Lagoon in the Murrumbidgee part of New South Wales. The surroundings are pine and hardwood. The water covers some 15 hectares, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. The nearest place of any size is Darlington Point, 2.6 km away. After that come Hanwood at 24 km and Yoogali at 29 km. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Narrancoolambung Lagoon

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Oyster and old piling give the only hard structure in sight. Flats either side fish on the drop as bait is pushed off them. On Narrancoolambung Lagoon the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort. If a spot has produced once, it will produce again in similar conditions.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between July at about 9°C and February at about 25°C, the water has a wide range to work through. Warm months push fish deep; cool months bring them back. Spring runs September to November and autumn March to May, and both fish well. The wet months move levels about, which shifts the fishing with them. That shapes the year on Narrancoolambung Lagoon.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Public mapping marks it as seasonal water rather than permanent. A campsite lies 1.3 km away for anyone staying over. Murrumbidgee Valley Regional Park covers this ground, which means extra rules to check. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Gum Creek at 0.4 km is the sensible second choice. For Narrancoolambung Lagoon in particular, ask before you travel.