Merimbula NSW South fishing forecast
Merimbula NSW South is a saltwater fishing spot in NSW South Coast, Australia. Anglers here target Yellowtail Kingfish, Atlantic Bluefin Tuna, Mutton Snapper. The most productive months are typically November, December, January, February, March, April.
Today’s verdict
In line with this spot’s 7-day average
Score confidence ±4 points, from 8 live signals
The statistical model disagrees with the physics model here today — treat this score with extra caution.
Current conditions
Live conditions are temporarily unavailable for this spot (last data Oct 16, 2026). Seasonal and regulation info below is unaffected.
What the score means at Merimbula NSW South
Merimbula NSW South currently scores 68 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 17.4 °C. 8 forecast signals are active in this score.
- Water temperature +25.0
- how close the water is to this species mix’s comfort band
- Current +18.0
- moving water concentrates bait
- Chlorophyll +12.6
- plankton density — the base of the food chain
- Waves +9.0
- swell energy stirring the water column
- Wind +8.0
- surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
- Chlorophyll front +5.0
- a plankton edge — classic feeding line
What’s biting now
The model expects today: yellowtail-kingfish, australian-salmon, silver-trevally, blue-groper-eastern, mado-sweep, crimsonband-wrasse, morwong-red, striped-trumpeter
Bite windows
Best months for Merimbula NSW South:
Score history at this spot
13 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-09-02, 76/100
6 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period
4 points below the same day last week
About this spot
Open coastal saltwater — conditions and safety depend heavily on the live wind, wave, and tide forecast, so check them before you head out.
Access & shore
Fishable from shore · offshore ground
What you can catch
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Seriola lalandi
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Thunnus thynnus
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Lutjanus analis
Best months by species at Merimbula NSW South
| Yellowtail KingfishSeriola lalandi | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Bluefin TunaThunnus thynnus | ||||||||||||
| Mutton SnapperLutjanus analis |
Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.
Local regulations
| Species | Bag limit | Min size | Open season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowtail KingfishOfficial source | 2/day | min 65 cm | — |
| STATE FIGURES DIFFER AND FishRadar SHOWS THE STRICTEST WE HAVE VERIFIED. NSW: minimum 65 cm, 5 per day. Queensland: minimum 60 cm, 2 per person. Other states were not verified in this round. Kingfish is highly migratory and Commonwealth arrangements can apply beyond state waters. | |||
Licensing:
- saltwater-recreational — residents Licensing is state-level, not federal. NSW: the NSW Recreational Fishing Fee covers salt and fresh water. VIC: Victorian Recreational Fishing Licence. QLD: no general recreational licence for most saltwater fishing. WA, SA, TAS, NT: state-specific licences and permits. Bag, size and possession limits always come from the state you are fishing in., non-residents The same state rules apply to visitors, and a short-term licence can normally be bought online from the state authority before you fish.
- freshwater-recreational — residents Inland fishing usually needs a state recreational licence (NSW, VIC) or an angler permit (NT, parts of QLD). Freshwater closed seasons are separate from tidal ones — Queensland, for example, closes barramundi in fresh water and in tidal water on the same dates but publishes them on different pages., non-residents Visiting anglers must hold the relevant state licence or permit.
Some rules may have changed since our last verification — always confirm with the authority before you fish.
FishRadar regulations are summaries for informational purposes only. Australian fishing rules are set by each state and vary by zone, and this national pack shows the strictest figure we have verified rather than your state's own. Always verify with the relevant state authority (NSW DPIRD, QLD DPI, VFA, WA DPIRD, SA PIRSA, NRE Tasmania, NT Fisheries) before fishing.
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Frequently asked questions
What fish can you catch at Merimbula NSW South?
Anglers at Merimbula NSW South target Yellowtail Kingfish, Atlantic Bluefin Tuna and Mutton Snapper.
When is the best time to fish Merimbula NSW South?
The most productive months at Merimbula NSW South are typically November, December, January, February, March, April.
What is the fishing forecast for Merimbula NSW South right now?
Merimbula NSW South currently scores 68 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Is the thermocline set up at Merimbula NSW South right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
Fishing guides for this spot
- How to Catch Yellowtail Kingfish: Taming the Brown BomberHow to Read Tides for FishingHow to Read a Fishing Forecast
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.