What can you catch at Lake Tabourie Entrance (Crampton Island)?

Lake Tabourie Entrance (Crampton Island) is a known location for dusky flathead, yellowfin bream, Australian salmon, tailor, and mulloway. 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 Tabourie Entrance (Crampton Island)?

Tides matter at Lake Tabourie Entrance (Crampton Island), 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 Tabourie Entrance (Crampton Island)?

At Lake Tabourie Entrance (Crampton Island) 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 Tabourie Entrance (Crampton Island) handle?

Lake Tabourie Entrance (Crampton Island) 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 Tabourie Entrance (Crampton Island)?

Yes. Intermittent lake entrance, national park access, and rock/surf exposure. Bar conditions change with swell. Always check the latest Victorian Fisheries Authority or NSW DPI rules before fishing.

Lake Tabourie Entrance (Crampton Island)

The water

Lake Tabourie Entrance (Crampton Island) 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 35 degrees 26.640 minutes south, 150 degrees 24.180 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 Tabourie Entrance (Crampton Island) faces east. Open to winds from every direction.

Intermittent lake entrance, national park access, and rock/surf exposure. Bar conditions change with swell.

Target species

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.

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.

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.

Mulloway (Argyrosomus japonicus). Fresh squid makes a tough bait. A running sinker can let it move naturally with the current instead of holding it rigidly in place.

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 Tabourie Entrance (Crampton Island) 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

Burrill Lake Entrance: 8.2 km north in a straight line.
Ulladulla Harbour Wall: 12.0 km north-east in a straight line.
Narrawallee Inlet Mouth: 17.1 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.