WikiCatchPaterson River
New South Wales, Australia
- river
- 10 species listed
- -32.3817, 151.5106
Paterson River is a river in New South Wales, Australia. WikiCatch lists 10 fish species for this water, including Japanese meagre, Sand sillago, Dusky flathead. The nearest other water we map in New South Wales is Allyn River, 9.3 km away.
Species at Paterson River
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Nearby waters
- Allyn Riverriver9.3 km
- Myall Creekstream12 km
- Glendon Brookstream16 km
- Webbers Creekstream17 km
- Myall Creekstream21 km
- Chichester Riverriver22 km
- Lake St Clairlake22 km
- West Brookriver24 km
About Paterson River
Paterson River cuts through New South Wales, Australia and offers classic river fishing. The local patterns are the universal river patterns: fish the heads of pools at first light, the deep slow water in the middle of the day, and the tail-outs as light fades. Light tackle and a careful drift go a long way at Paterson River — heavy splashes spook a whole pool.
Reference: Wikipedia
Fishing Techniques
- For Japanese meagre
Target Japanese meagre during low light conditions or at night, and work lures slowly and methodically near structure.
- For Sand sillago
Use a slow, steady retrieve with slight twitches to entice strikes, especially when using soft plastics near the bottom.
- For Dusky flathead
Target sandy or muddy bottoms near structure like weed beds or drop-offs, and remember to let the lure sink to the bottom before starting your retrieve.
Recommended Gear
Tackle commonly used to target the species at Paterson River.
Plan Your Trip
Anglers heading to Paterson River should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for New South Wales before the trip. A quick weather check the morning of helps too — wind direction in particular can make or break a session at a spot like Paterson River.
Other Fishing Regions in Australia
Website data snapshot: October 24, 2026. Spot location from OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia, species from the WikiCatch database.