Wollogorang Lagoon Fishing near Goulburn, New South Wales

• Overview

  Wollogorang Lagoon sits in Upper Lachlan, out in New South Wales. It lies 704 metres above sea level. This is sizeable water at about 3.11 sq km, and a boat opens up most of it. It is high ground by New South Wales standards. The nearest town is Goulburn, 19 km away. Further out sit Gundaroo (34 km) and Bywong (42 km). Not far off: Rose Lagoon 7.6 km, Lake George 31 km off and Yerrabi Pond 53 km. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Wollogorang Lagoon

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. The channel is where water moves, and fish follow it. Salt and fresh mix here, and the mixing line is worth finding. Wollogorang Lagoon gives up more to patience than to distance. First and last light beat anything in between.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put January at about 20°C and July near 6°C. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. Summer, December to February, brings heat, so fish the early and late hours. Winter is cool and quiet, and often the most comfortable time to be out. It holds true on Wollogorang Lagoon more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Mapped as intermittent, it fills after rain and shrinks between. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. The nearest alternative is Rose Lagoon, 7.6 km out. None of that is settled for Wollogorang Lagoon in what we hold.