What can you catch at Lake Curalo Entrance & Aslings Beach?

Lake Curalo Entrance & Aslings Beach is a known location for yellowfin bream, dusky flathead, Australian salmon, and tailor. 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 Lake Curalo Entrance & Aslings Beach?

Tides matter at Lake Curalo Entrance & Aslings Beach, 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 Lake Curalo Entrance & Aslings Beach?

At Lake Curalo Entrance & Aslings Beach 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.

What wind direction does Lake Curalo Entrance & Aslings Beach handle?

Lake Curalo Entrance & Aslings Beach faces east. Open to winds from every direction. Catchability and fishability appear as two separate coloured bands, never a safety clearance.

Are there fishing closures or marine sanctuaries near Lake Curalo Entrance & Aslings Beach?

Yes. Lagoon entrance state varies; check rips and seasonal patrol status before fishing. Always check the latest Victorian Fisheries Authority or NSW DPI rules before fishing.

Lake Curalo Entrance & Aslings Beach

The water

Lake Curalo Entrance & Aslings Beach is a beach in South Coast, 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 37 degrees 3.420 minutes south, 149 degrees 55.140 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.

Lake Curalo Entrance & Aslings Beach faces east. Open to winds from every direction.

Lagoon entrance state varies; check rips and seasonal patrol status before fishing.

Target species

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.

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.

Tailor (Pomatomus saltatrix). Retrieve a metal slug through wash edges, changing speed as you search. Pilchard is an alternative when casting control becomes difficult.

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 Lake Curalo Entrance & Aslings Beach 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

Eden Snug Cove Wharf (Twofold Bay): 1.7 km south-west in a straight line.
Pambula River Mouth: 13.1 km north in a straight line.
Merimbula Lake Channel (Mitchies to Spencer): 18.2 km north in a straight line.

Explore more fishing spots in South Coast and compare their conditions before choosing your next session.

Data sources

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