Fishing Spots


BURILL LAKE (Shore/Boat fishing)

Burill Lake is the closest lake to Ulladulla and is the best fishing spot besides offshore sandbars to catch some flathead. The lake can be fished from shore, the bridge, or by boat with several boat ramps located around the lake. Also the beach and rocks at the lakes entrance has some excellent fishing conditions for Salmon and Tailor.
FISH: Flathead, Blackfish, Leather Jacket, Bream MAP REF: SEASON: Spring to Autumn BAIT: Live Bait, Lures, Prawns, Squid

LAKE CONJOLA (Shore/Boat Fishing)

Largest Lake in the area almost permanently open to the sea.However the sea entrance in dangerous and not navigable. 3 boat ramps around the lake for access for small and large boats. Also one of the most beautiful lakes in the state. Best fishing is between spring and Autumn. There are many species of fish in the lake to fish with lie bait your best bet to catch flathead, snapper and jewfish.
FISH: Flathead, Bream, Mullet, Whiting, Garfish, Leather Jacket, Blackfish, tailor, Snapper, Jewfish MAP REF: SEASON: All Year BAIT: Live Bait, Lures, Prawns

LIGHTHOUSE CHANNEL (Rock Fishing)

Is situated at the end of Warden Headlands, below the lighthouse. Best fishing is during summer in the early morning where you can catch Bream, Blackfish and Salmon. TIP: Fishing with an incoming tide is more productive because the rising water provides fish with new feeding grounds.
FISH: Blackfish, Bream, Salmon MAP REF: SEASON: Summer BAIT: Crabs, Prawns, Bread, Pilchards

MOLLYMOOK BEACH (Beach Fishing)

Excellent surf fishing, especially over summer when the water is warmer. Bream, Salmon, Tailor and the occasional small Bronze Whaler Sharks can be caught in the morning. At night your best bet is the Southern corner near the golf club where you can catch garfish and mullet. Best fishing with an incoming tide.
FISH: Bream, Salmon, Tailor, Garfish, Mullet MAP REF: SEASON: All Year BAIT: Prawns, Squid, Bread

NARRAWALLE INLET (Shore/Small boat fishing)

Narrawalee has a small boat ramp that can only be accessed during high tides. Numerous species of fish exist in this estuary. Mangroves create great fishing areas if you are able to cast into them. TIP: The Inlet entrance has fast running water with both incoming and outcoming tides. Large Jewfish can be landed through there.
FISH: Flathead, Bream, Blackfish, Whiting, Jewfish MAP REF: SEASON: Late Spring to Autumn BAIT: Live Bait, Lures, Squid, Prawns

OFFSHORE FISHING

Ulladulla has some of the best offshore fishing around. If you have a boat there are two great boatramps at either end of Ulladulla Harbour. For snapper its best fishing early morning with fresh large prawns, squid and slimy Mackeral. Flatheads are best caught mid -morning with light nor-east breeze over the sandbars. If you dont have a boat try one of the charters HERE
FISH: Kingfish, Flathead, Snapper MAP REF: N/A SEASON: All Year BAIT: large prawns, squid, slimy mackeral, Live Bait

ULLADULLA HARBOUR (Shore/Handline Fishing)

Ideal access for all fisherman. Great location for the family with nearby takeaway stalls and toilets. For the kids a handline and some sort of food is all you need to try catch some of the smaller species of fish. For the more ardent fisherman fishing at dusk or night on a run up tide is your best bet to catch some trevally, leather jacket or tailor of keepable size.
FISH: Small Fish, Trevally, Leather Jacket, Tailor MAP REF: SEASON: All Year BAIT: Prawns, Pilchards