Cockburn River

Cockburn 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 Cockburn River — heavy splashes spook a whole pool.

Location

-31.0825, 151.0620 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Murray codCommon carpDewfishGolden perch

Fishing Techniques

• For Murray cod

  Target structure like fallen trees, rocky outcrops, and undercut banks, as Murray cod are ambush predators.

• For Common carp

  Pre-bait the area with a similar bait you plan to fish with to attract carp and increase your chances.

• For Dewfish

  Fish during the evening or early morning when Dewfish are most active, and target areas with structure like submerged logs and rocks.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Cockburn River.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Cockburn 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 Cockburn River.

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