Bournda Beach

Saltwater
Beach

Bournda Beach

Saltwater
Beach

Sq. miles: 0
Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 1

Bournda Beach is a four-kilometer-long stretch of wild coastline located within Bournda National Park, approximately 10 kilometers south of Tathra and 14 kilometers north of Merimbula on the Sapphire Coast of New South Wales. This expansive, often secluded beach is a premier destination for surf anglers, offering a pristine and relatively low-pressure fishing environment backed by coastal dunes and national park bushland. The beach forms part of a dynamic coastal system that includes the nearby Wallagoot Lake and Bournda Lagoon, creating a rich marine habitat.

New South Wales licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

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Australian Salmon

Arripis trutta

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Bournda Beach. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

The entire beach can be productive, but anglers should focus on identifying natural structures within the surf zone. Key areas to prospect include the gutters and deeper channels that form along the beach, which act as highways for fish. The area around Wallagoot Gap at the northern end can be particularly noteworthy due to the tidal flow and rocky structure.

Know where you can legally fish on Bournda Beach

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

New South Wales licenses and regulations

New South Wales Boating Regulations

Official Transport for NSW (NSW Maritime) hub for safety and rules on NSW waterways, including the Boating Handbook, lifejacket and safety-equipment requirements, and navigation and speed rules.

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New South Wales Fishing License

Official Service NSW page for the NSW recreational fishing fee/licence. Anyone fishing NSW waters (fresh or salt) must pay the recreational fishing fee and carry the receipt unless exempt. See the page for current fees and exemptions.

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New South Wales Fishing Regulations

Official NSW DPIRD Fisheries hub for recreational fishing rules, covering saltwater and freshwater bag and size limits, possession limits, gear rules and closures.

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New South Wales Stream Access Laws

Official NSW DPIRD Fisheries Angler Access page - NSW's closest equivalent to a stream-access page. Explains the public right to fish tidal waters, legal stream access via public land, and that crossing private land needs the owner's permission.

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