Fishing in Woko National Park

Woko National Park sits in the ranges behind Gloucester in mid-north New South Wales, where the Manning River and its tributaries drain steep, forested country before opening out into the valley below.

The park holds a network of rivers and creeks running through wet sclerophyll forest and dry rainforest on rocky scree slopes — the kind of terrain that keeps most of it genuinely undisturbed.

The Manning River is the main water and the one most accessible to anglers, running alongside the campground at the park's entry point.

It's where most visitors fish, and the combination of river access directly from camp makes it a practical base for a few days on the water.

The Barnard River and Curricabark River are also within the park, along with smaller tributaries including Vinegar Creek, Kauthi Creek, Dewitt Creek, Raspberry Creek, and Frosts Creek — the kind of tight, shaded water that rewards those willing to push further in on foot.

Access to the campground is on an unsealed all-weather road, manageable for 2WD vehicles. Beyond the campground, the rugged terrain means most of the park's interior creeks are walk-in only. Fishing is a recognised activity in the park.

Standard NSW fishing regulations apply — check with NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service for any park-specific conditions before you go, as rules can change.

The water here is what it is: a mid-coast river system in a protected landscape, with the fish populations that come with that.

The park's value to an angler isn't convenience — it's the relative quiet, the intact riparian country, and the creeks that most people drive straight past.