What can you catch at Mogareeka Inlet (Bega River Mouth)?

Mogareeka Inlet (Bega River Mouth) is a known location for yellowfin bream, dusky flathead, mulloway, tailor, luderick, and Australian salmon. 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 Mogareeka Inlet (Bega River Mouth)?

Tides matter at Mogareeka Inlet (Bega River Mouth), 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 Mogareeka Inlet (Bega River Mouth)?

At Mogareeka Inlet (Bega River Mouth) 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 Mogareeka Inlet (Bega River Mouth)?

Yes. Outside Batemans Marine Park. Entrance opens and closes; surf edge can be unsafe. Always check the latest Victorian Fisheries Authority or NSW DPI rules before fishing.

Mogareeka Inlet (Bega River Mouth)

The water

Mogareeka Inlet (Bega River Mouth) 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 36 degrees 41.700 minutes south, 149 degrees 58.980 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.

Mogareeka Inlet (Bega River Mouth) faces east. Some shelter from north, north-east, east, south-east and north-west winds. Open to south, south-west and west winds.

Outside Batemans Marine Park. Entrance opens and closes; surf edge can be unsafe.

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.

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.

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

Luderick (Girella tricuspidata). Look for weed, walls and pylons when choosing where to investigate. Check access and the water around structure before settling into a position.

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.

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 Mogareeka Inlet (Bega River Mouth) 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

Tathra Wharf: 3.4 km south in a straight line.
Middle Beach (Merimbula Rock Points): 21.8 km south in a straight line.
Merimbula Fishing Platform: 22.0 km south 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.