Durras Beach
- Saltwater
- Beach
Durras Beach
- Saltwater
- Beach
- Sq. miles
- 0.5
- Boat Ramps
- 0
- Access Points
- 0
- Species
- 4
Durras Beach is a picturesque coastal fishing destination situated just north of Batemans Bay within the Murramarang National Park on the NSW South Coast. This accessible beach is renowned for its well-formed, wave-shaped gutters that create ideal structure for a variety of popular table fish. The setting is a peaceful blend of ocean, wildlife, and national park, offering anglers a chance to fish from the shore amidst a beautiful natural environment with kangaroos often seen on the sand and whales visible offshore during winter months.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at Durras Beach and what's needed to catch them.
Find which waters have the species you want to catch
Australian Salmon
Arripis trutta
Dusky Flathead
Platycephalus fuscus
Tailor
Pomatomus saltatrix
Yellowfin Bream
Acanthopagrus australis
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Durras 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 beachfront is productive, with anglers focusing on the well-formed wave gutters that run parallel to the shore. These gutters are the key structure that hold fish. The beach forms part of a longer coastal stretch that finishes at Maloneys Beach to the north.
Know where you can legally fish on Durras 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.
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.
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.
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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Tides, wind & water conditions (10 day forecast)
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