Lake Cakora/Lagoon

Saltwater
Estuary

Lake Cakora/Lagoon

Saltwater
Estuary

Sq. miles: 0.5
Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 5

Lake Cakora, also known as Lake Cakora Lagoon, is a coastal estuary located within the Clarence Valley Council region of New South Wales, Australia. This brackish lagoon system is part of the subtropical Richmond River catchment and is classified as a coastal lake ecosystem. It is a typical ICOLL (Intermittently Closed and Open Lakes and Lagoons) system, which means its connection to the ocean at Sandon River can periodically close, significantly influencing its salinity, water levels, and overall fishery dynamics. The lagoon environment supports a mix of marine, estuarine, and freshwater species that move in and out with the tides and lagoon opening events.

New South Wales licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

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

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Dusky Flathead

Platycephalus fuscus

Luderick

Girella tricuspidata

Mulloway

Argyrosomus japonicus

Tailor

Pomatomus saltatrix

Yellowfin Bream

Acanthopagrus australis

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Lake Cakora/Lagoon. 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.

Productive areas typically include any deeper channels or holes within the lagoon basin, which serve as refuges for fish during low water periods. The edges where seagrass or other structure meets sand or mud flats are also prime ambush points for predators like flathead. The area near the historic connection to Station Creek and the proximity to the Sandon River entrance are likely focal points when the system is open.

Know where you can legally fish on Lake Cakora/Lagoon

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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Tides, wind & water conditions (10 day forecast)

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