What can you catch at Potato Point (Tuross Lake)?

Potato Point (Tuross Lake) is a known location for dusky flathead, yellowfin bream, 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 Potato Point (Tuross Lake)?

Tides matter at Potato Point (Tuross Lake), 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 Potato Point (Tuross Lake)?

At Potato Point (Tuross Lake) 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 Potato Point (Tuross Lake)?

Yes. Batemans Marine Park zoning applies; check FishSmart before fishing. Oyster leases in the lake. Always check the latest Victorian Fisheries Authority or NSW DPI rules before fishing.

Potato Point (Tuross Lake)

The water

Potato Point (Tuross Lake) is a pier 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 5.700 minutes south, 150 degrees 8.160 minutes east. These coordinates locate the fishing spot, not a safe access route.

Structure

The mapped structure is sand flat estuary. 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.

Batemans Marine Park zoning applies; check FishSmart before fishing. Oyster leases in the lake.

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.

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.

Leave room for people walking along the pier and check behind you before casting. Plan how you will land a fish without climbing over the rail.

Use the live weather at Potato Point (Tuross Lake) 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

Tuross (Lower Estuary): 3.6 km north in a straight line.
Narooma Bar Beach & Wagonga Head: 13.5 km south in a straight line.
Wagonga Inlet (Narooma): 13.8 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.