Merimbula Lake

Area affected

Species of fish that must not be taken

Methods of fishing prohibited

Period

Merimbula Lake - Shellfish

The whole of the waters of Merimbula Lake downstream from the causeway traffic bridge (Authur Kaine Drive) to its confluence with the South Pacific Ocean.

Map of Merimbula Lake - Shellfish closed waters (PDF, 261.7 KB)

Any species of shellfish (Class: GASTROPODA / BIVALVIA).

Any method.

All year.

Merimbula Lake - Nets

The whole of the waters of Merimbula Lake and its tributaries, from its confluence with the South Pacific Ocean upstream to its source.

Map of Merimbula Lake - Nets closed waters (PDF, 244.07 KB)

Any species of fish.

Any method involving the use of a hoop or lift net.

All year.

Towamba River - Nets

The whole of the tidal waters of Towamba River and its tributaries, upstream from its confluence with the South Pacific Ocean in Twofold Bay to Jack Seiffert Bridge, Kiah.

Map of Towamba River - Nets closed waters (PDF, 193.45 KB)

Any species of fish.

Any method involving the use of a net, other than the following:
(a)  a dip or scoop net (prawns),
(b)  a landing net.

All year.

The above closures are generated from the

Fisheries Management (General) Regulation 2019

unless otherwise specified.

For more detailed local information see the Far South Coast Recreational Fishing Guide