What can you catch at Cudmirrah Beach (Swan Lake Opening)?

Cudmirrah Beach (Swan Lake Opening) is a known location for Australian salmon, yellowfin bream, dusky flathead, and snapper. Seasonality varies by species; the live conditions panel on Get A Nibble shows which species are most likely on a given day.

What is the best tide for Cudmirrah Beach (Swan Lake Opening)?

Tides matter at Cudmirrah Beach (Swan Lake Opening), but no single phase suits every species. Open the Read to see the tide alongside wind, swell and water temperature.

What moon phase is best for fishing at Cudmirrah Beach (Swan Lake Opening)?

At Cudmirrah Beach (Swan Lake Opening) the moon sets the tide. Spring tides around the new and full moon move more water than the neap tides around the quarter moons, and the tide reading shows that range for each day.

Are there fishing closures or marine sanctuaries near Cudmirrah Beach (Swan Lake Opening)?

Yes. ICOLL opening state shifts with rain and bar dynamics. Exposed beach and rock shelf safety apply; fish gutters from sand only. Always check the latest Victorian Fisheries Authority or NSW DPI rules before fishing.

Cudmirrah Beach (Swan Lake Opening)

The water

Cudmirrah Beach (Swan Lake Opening) is a beach in Jervis Bay, New South Wales. Get to know the water before unpacking: choose a target species, look at the tide and wind, and work out where you can comfortably fish.

Find the mark at 35 degrees 12.216 minutes south, 150 degrees 33.426 minutes east. These coordinates locate the fishing spot, not a safe access route.

Structure

The mapped structure is estuary mouth sandbar. The chart depth near the usual casting position is about 2.5 metres below chart datum, the reference level on a marine chart. The tide changes the actual depth during your session.

Cudmirrah Beach (Swan Lake Opening) faces east. Some shelter from north, north-east, west and north-west winds. Open to east, south-east, south and south-west winds.

ICOLL opening state shifts with rain and bar dynamics. Exposed beach and rock shelf safety apply; fish gutters from sand only.

Target species

Australian Salmon (Arripis trutta). A metal slice is a useful starting lure in surf gutters. From structure in calm water, try a soft plastic with a slow retrieve.

Yellowfin Bream (Acanthopagrus australis). Try worms on a light running sinker rig for a natural drift. Prawns are another option when the water is moving.

Dusky Flathead (Platycephalus fuscus). Work a paddle-tail soft plastic along sandy bottom. Small hops and pauses help you cover ground without racing past fish.

Snapper (Pagrus auratus). A pilchard on a running sinker rig is a useful starting point. In moving water, a tough squid strip can stay hooked longer.

How to fish it

Match the weight of your rig to the water in front of you. Start with enough control to present your bait or lure, then adjust when the tide changes. Watch where your line settles and leave space for other anglers to work their tackle.

Read the surf from dry sand before choosing a position. Stay out of rips and leave enough space between your casting area and other beach users.

Use the live weather at Cudmirrah Beach (Swan Lake Opening) to understand the session: tide, wind, swell, air pressure, moon and water temperature belong together. The two coloured bands describe catchability and fishability. They cannot assess your footing, access or safety at the water.

Nearby spots

Berrara Creek: 0.6 km west in a straight line.
Badgee Bridge Park (Sussex Inlet): 6.5 km north-east in a straight line.
Sussex Inlet (Basin Junction): 7.7 km north in a straight line.

Explore more fishing spots in Jervis Bay and compare their conditions before choosing your next session.

Data sources

Learn where the weather information comes from on our data sources page.