🐟 What are the best fish species to catch in New South Wales, Australia?

Anglers in New South Wales, Australia most often target Dusky flathead , Surf bream , Murray cod . For more detailed insights, the Fishbrain app shows exactly which species are biting in each lake, river, and coastline.

🌊 Where are the top fishing spots in New South Wales, Australia?

Popular waters in New South Wales, Australia include Murray River , Tuggerah Lake , Botany Bay . With the Fishbrain app, you can zoom in on any area to discover the best spots and see what other anglers are catching there.

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Common carp

Queanbeyan River

28 in · 14 lb

Silver trevally

Bateau Bay

length · weight

Surf bream

Hen and Chicken Bay

length · weight

Dusky flathead

Avoca Lagoon

16 in · 1 lb 5 oz

Yellow-eye mullet

Balmoral Bay

length · weight

White trevally

Shoalhaven City coastal waters

14 in · 1 lb 5 oz

White trevally

Shoalhaven City coastal waters

14 in · 1 lb 5 oz

Evileye pufferfish

Lane Cove River

6 in · 4 oz

Sand sillago

Middle Harbour

length · weight

Australian bass

Hunter River

length · weight

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FAQ about New South Wales fishing

Anglers in New South Wales, Australia most often target Dusky flathead, Surf bream, and Murray cod. For more detailed insights, the shows exactly which species are biting in each lake, river, and coastline.

Popular waters in New South Wales, Australia include Murray River, Tuggerah Lake, and Botany Bay. With the , you can zoom in on any area to discover the best spots and see what other anglers are catching there.

Fishing in New South Wales

Top fishing waters in New South Wales

Top fish species caught in New South Wales

Biggest catches in New South Wales

Latest New South Wales fishing reports

FAQ about New South Wales fishing