Lake Conjola

Saltwater
Estuary

Lake Conjola

Saltwater
Estuary

Sq. miles: 3.9
Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 8

Lake Conjola is a coastal estuary, or Intermittently Closed and Open Lake and Lagoon (ICOLL), on the New South Wales South Coast. It is a popular tourist and angling destination known for its scenic beauty, offering a mix of sheltered lake waters and nearby ocean access at Conjola Beach. The lake's entrance to the ocean is dynamic, governed by natural sand barrier processes, and is mechanically managed by Shoalhaven City Council to mitigate flooding risks to low-lying properties. The system supports a variety of saltwater fish species, and its health is a subject of ongoing community and council attention, particularly concerning water quality and entrance management.

New South Wales licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Lake Conjola 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

Eastern Blue Groper

Achoerodus viridis

Luderick

Girella tricuspidata

Rock Blackfish

Girella elevata

Tailor

Pomatomus saltatrix

Yellowfin Bream

Acanthopagrus australis

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Lake Conjola. 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 structures include the various jetties and wharves around the lake's foreshore. An artificial reef has been established within the lake to create habitat and attract fish, making it a targeted spot for recreational anglers. The entrance channel itself is a natural focal point, especially when open, as it concentrates moving water and potential forage.

Know where you can legally fish on Lake Conjola

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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Take Lake Conjola with you

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