Skip to main content

Swan Lake

  • Saltwater
  • Estuary
Sq. miles
2.9
Boat Ramps
0
Access Points
0
Species
3

Swan Lake is a coastal estuary, or Intermittently Closed and Open Lake and Lagoon (ICOLL), located within the Shoalhaven region. This type of water body is characterized by its dynamic connection to the Tasman Sea, which opens and closes naturally based on rainfall, ocean conditions, and sand movement. The lake is managed by Shoalhaven City Council under a specific Entrance Management Policy to balance natural ecological processes with the prevention of flooding for surrounding low-lying properties. The water quality in Swan Lake is monitored and has been shown to be good. It offers calm, sheltered waters that are particularly well-suited for kayaks and small craft, making it a popular destination for inshore angling within a broader coastal adventure that includes nearby systems like Lake Conjola and Burrill Lake.

Species & education

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

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Australian Salmon

Australian Salmon

Arripis trutta

Black Bream

Black Bream

Acanthopagrus butcheri

Luderick

Luderick

Girella tricuspidata

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Swan 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.

Productive fishing is often found near the lake's natural structures and channels. The area near the entrance, when open, can be a focal point for fish moving between the estuary and the ocean. The deeper channels and areas with aquatic vegetation are likely holding areas for bream and luderick. The calm, shallow margins can be productive for targeting foraging fish, especially from a kayak or small boat.

Know where you can legally fish on Swan 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.

Take Swan Lake with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

  • Use the map without signal

    Download the map around Swan Lake to use it offline when coverage drops.

  • Log your catches here

    Keep a private fishing journal for Swan Lake to find where and when fish are biting for you.

Get the onWater Fish app

Free on iOS and Android

Tides, wind & water conditions (10 day forecast)

On open water, wind and tide matter as much as the weather. See the best times to fish Swan Lake and check the marine forecast before you launch.

Loading tide predictions…

Explore New South Wales waters

Top fishing waters

No waters available right now.

Popular Cities

Loading popular cities...

Explore near Swan Lake

Fish species
Nearby waters
More in New South Wales

Smarter Fishing Starts in the App.

onWater Fish gives you everything you need to plan smarter, fish better, and own every trip from first cast to last.