Burrill Lake

Saltwater
Estuary

Burrill Lake

Saltwater
Estuary

Sq. miles: 2.3
Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 7

Burrill Lake is a coastal estuary located just south of Ulladulla on the New South Wales South Coast. This picturesque saltwater lake, surrounded by natural bushland, is a premier destination for inshore and estuarine fishing. It offers a mix of sheltered waters, tidal influence at its entrance, and a variety of habitats that support a diverse fishery, making it a popular spot for both boat and land-based anglers seeking flathead, bream, and other iconic Australian species.

New South Wales licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Burrill Lake and what's needed to catch them.

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Australian Salmon

Arripis trutta

Black Bream

Acanthopagrus butcheri

Dusky Flathead

Platycephalus fuscus

Luderick

Girella tricuspidata

Mulloway

Argyrosomus japonicus

Sand Whiting

Sillago ciliata

Tailor

Pomatomus saltatrix

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Burrill Lake. 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.

Key areas include the Burrill Lake Entrance Beach, which is renowned for producing bream, whiting, and flathead. The rock walls and public wharves provide excellent land-based access. The lake's channels, drop-offs, and weed edges are prime territory for flathead. Structure such as bridge pylons, oyster leases, and the deeper holes near the lake entrance attract bream, Mulloway, and other species.

Know where you can legally fish on Burrill Lake

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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