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Planning your next fishing trip in Katoomba, Australia ? Today is a average day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular bite times and moon phases, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...

  • Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise bite times and moon phases and the best moon phases.
  • Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
  • Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
  • Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.

Fishing around Katoomba, NSW, centres on the upper Nepean and Coxs River systems, as well as nearby dams and creeks threaded through the Blue Mountains. Anglers target wild Australian bass, trout and native species in rugged, scenic country, with a mix of kayak, bank and light tackle options suited to both locals and travelling fishers. read more...

Some of the best fishing spots near Katoomba include: Nepean River, Windsor, Wisemans Ferry, Brooklyn, Patonga Beach, Berowra Creek, Yarramundi, Parsley Bay, Wentworth Falls Lake, etc. see full list

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 10:3 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
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  • Waning Gibbous - 81% illuminated Waning Gibbous
Next New Moon in ~10 days on 15th June
  • Distance to earth:
    398,288 km
    Proximity:
    17.4 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Katoomba
Full Moon
Sun, 31 May
New Moon
Mon, 15 Jun
Full Moon
Tue, 30 Jun

Solunar Bite Times

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All times are displayed in the Australia/Sydney timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is +10 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). The center shows the current moon phase which is a Waning Gibbous at 81% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a average day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. Currently we have a major fishing time. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -6 hour and -49 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
Australia/Sydney • Fri, 5 Jun 03:48 • -33.72, 150.307
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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
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Fishing Overview Katoomba

Fishing in Katoomba revolves around the headwaters of the Nepean and Coxs River catchments, with steep gorges, clear pools and rocky runs providing classic Blue Mountains freshwater options. While Katoomba itself sits on the escarpment, productive water lies a short drive away, particularly around Lake Lyell (formerly Lake Wallace), Lake Lett, the Coxs River system, and stretches of the upper Nepean and Glenbrook Creek.

Seasonal patterns are pronounced at this altitude. From late spring through early autumn, Australian bass become the prime target in the warmer lower reaches and gorge sections, responding well to topwater lures at dawn and dusk and diving hardbodies or soft plastics through the day. Summer storms can fire the bite when barometric pressure rises, especially in shaded pools. In the cooler months, attention shifts to trout in the higher, colder tributaries and impoundments. Winter and early spring favour brown trout, which patrol the edges and inlets, while rainbow trout are more active across a broader temperature range in the shallower bays and inflow arms.

Habitat types vary from slow, weedy impoundments to steep, boulder-studded runs. Lakes Lyell and Lett fish like classic small dams: broad weed beds, timbered margins and rocky points that hold redfin perch, trout and carp. Long, tapering points and windward shores concentrate bait and are top areas to prospect with soft plastics and small diving minnows. Further afield, the Coxs River and its feeders carve deep pools with undercut banks and submerged timber that suit bass and eel-tailed catfish. Clear, fast-flowing creeks with gravel and cobble beds are the primary territory for trout, especially where riffles drop into knee- to waist-deep pools.

Techniques and tackle should match the tight country and frequently clear water. For bass and mixed natives, a 2–4 kg spin outfit with 6–8 lb braid and a 6–10 lb fluorocarbon leader covers most situations. Surface lures (walk-the-dog stickbaits, fizzers and small poppers) worked parallel to banks and across current seams are deadly at low light. During the day, 40–60 mm crankbaits, beetle spins and 2–3 inch soft plastics hopped around snags and rock bars produce consistent results.

For trout in nearby streams and dams, downsizing pays. A light 1–3 kg spin rod with 4–6 lb mainline and a long, fine fluorocarbon leader helps get bites in clear water. Small inline spinners, 50 mm hardbodies and 2 inch minnows in natural baitfish or brown trout patterns are reliable choices. Cast upstream or quartering across the flow, retrieve just faster than the current and focus on the heads and tails of pools, behind rocks and along undercut banks. In the impoundments, slow-rolled soft plastics, lightly weighted, are effective when fish are mid-water or tight to weed edges.

Tactical tips for the Katoomba region start with timing and stealth. Early morning and late afternoon sessions are consistently better, particularly on bright, still days when fish push into shallow margins. Polarised sunglasses are essential for spotting structure and fish in the clear mountain water. Wading anglers should move slowly, staying low and using the bank-side vegetation for cover. When lure fishing, make the first cast from well back, aiming to land the lure past the prime lie and bringing it through the strike zone without lining the fish.

Access often involves steep tracks, rough fire trails and occasional rock hopping, so travel light and organise your gear in a compact pack. A small selection of proven lures, spare leaders and a landing net is enough for most sessions. Kayaks open up more water in the dams and slower river reaches; they also allow you to quietly work otherwise inaccessible structure. With thoughtful timing, stealthy presentation and adaptable tackle, the waters around Katoomba offer rewarding freshwater fishing in a spectacular mountain setting.

The Best Fishing Spots around Katoomba

Nepean River

The Nepean River around Penrith and Emu Plains is a staple for Western Sydney anglers, producing Australian bass in the warmer months on surface and hardbody lures, plus carp and eel-tailed catfish year-round on bait. Kayaks and small boats work the weed edges and deep bends, while ample bank access at Tench Reserve and Jamison Road suits shore casters; nearby stretches at Yarramundi and Windsor broaden options as flows and water clarity change.

Windsor

On the Hawkesbury River at Windsor, tidal influence brings a mix of bream, flathead, and seasonal mulloway (jewfish), while upriver pools still hold Australian bass and carp. Shore fishing is popular along the town wharf and reserves, and trailer boats access expansive sand flats and channels that fish well on run-in tides; if the bite slows, anglers often shift to Wisemans Ferry or Yarramundi depending on salinity and flow.

Wisemans Ferry

The broad bends of the Hawkesbury at Wisemans Ferry offer productive edges and drop-offs for flathead, bream, and whiting, with night sessions turning up mulloway on live baits. Shore access around the ferry precinct and reserves suits soaking baits on the tide, while boats work channel markers and rocky points; when conditions shift, many head downstream to Brooklyn or upriver to Windsor.

Brooklyn

Gateway to the lower Hawkesbury, Brooklyn is renowned for mulloway around bridge pylons and deep holes, plus flathead, bream, and tailor along channel edges and oyster racks. Shore casters use the rail bridge area and foreshore, while boats and kayaks fan out towards Dangar Island, Juno Point, and Parsley Bay to work tides and structure.

Patonga Beach

Patonga’s sandy beach and creek mouth consistently yield whiting on worms and poppers, with flathead and bream along the drop-offs and weed edges; tailor and the occasional salmon pass in on dusk. Shore anglers spread along the beach and creek, while small boats drift the Brisbane Water entrance; if wind kicks up, many divert to Brooklyn or Berowra Creek for shelter.

Berowra Creek

A sheltered tributary of the Hawkesbury, Berowra Creek fishes well on the edges of mangroves and rock walls for bream and flathead, with deeper bends producing mulloway on tides. Land-based options cluster near Berowra Waters, while boats and kayaks target oyster leases and feeder bays; nearby Parsley Bay and Brooklyn make easy alternates when traffic or wind builds.

Yarramundi

At the confluence of the Grose and Nepean, Yarramundi’s riffles and pools hold Australian bass that fire on cicada and surface lures in warm months, with carp and eel-tailed catfish common on bait. It’s a wade-and-walk favorite with broad gravel bars and calmer backwaters, and kayak anglers can explore upstream toward the Grose or downstream toward Windsor depending on levels.

Parsley Bay

Parsley Bay at Brooklyn is a hub for launching and fishing the lower Hawkesbury, with the bay and nearby channel edges producing bream, flathead, and tide-change mulloway. Shore access around the boat ramp and foreshore suits bait fishing, while boats quickly reach the rail bridge pylons, Dangar Island shores, and Juno Point on the turn of the tide.

Wentworth Falls Lake

A convenient Blue Mountains option, Wentworth Falls Lake offers family-friendly banks and jetties with catches of redfin perch, carp, and the occasional trout or bass. Work weed lines and inflow corners with small spinners, soft plastics, or simple bait rigs; if activity slows, anglers often head down to the Nepean River or over the range to Lake Wallace.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Katoomba area

Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 6 beaches and bays in this area.

Cooba Bay - 21.64389320156km , Pocket Bay - 26.30180056431km , Gogongolly Bay - 28.65075421399km , Bend Bay - 31.0127496381km , Lacys Bay - 32.56376333457km , Brimstone Bay - 33.65912785201km

Harbours and Marinas can often times be productive fishing spots for land based fishing as their sheltered environment attracts a wide variety of bait fish. Similar to river mouths, harbour entrances are also great places to fish as lots of fish will move in and out with the rising and falling tides. There are 1 main harbours in this area.

Portal Waterhole - 29.81116517915km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Katoomba. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.

Leura Falls Creek - 2.22333109486km , Cascade Creek Dams - 3.20466744852km , Inspiration Point - 4.51077052427km , Pulpit Hill Creek - 5.84734391175km , Lake Wentworth - 6.0859849494km , Wentworth Falls Lake - 6.0859849494km , Greaves Creek - 6.84348971516km , Medlow - 6.98977038953km , Greaves - 7.0454328181km , Centennial Glen Creek - 10.05054686953km , Blackheath Creek - 12.20030156747km , Fairy Bower Creek - 12.66219877916km , Rocky Point Creek - 12.83905999829km , Jensens Dam - 14.72485409179km , Kowmung River - 16.72462993831km , Cooba Bay - 21.64389320156km , Butchers River - 22.19338726411km , Lett River - 23.82863738km , Bowens Creek - 24.53552992514km , Green Wattle Creek - 25.19157250717km , Pocket Bay - 26.30180056431km , Woody Pear Dam - 27.43514962441km , Coxs River - 27.46736407323km , Wollondilly River - 28.0719024782km , Gogongolly Bay - 28.65075421399km , Glenbrook Lagoon - 28.80888632703km , Portal Waterhole - 29.81116517915km , Lyell Dam - 29.8939894841km , Bend Bay - 31.0127496381km , Erskine Creek - 31.61953597204km , Warragamba Dam - 31.96835288011km , Duckmaloi Creek - 32.13438235398km , Lacys Bay - 32.56376333457km , Warragamba River - 32.9521572491km , Lacys Creek - 33.19597294043km , Brimstone Bay - 33.65912785201km , Wallacia Weir - 33.90201053704km , Lake Burragorang - 34.1497832777km , Nine Mile Branch Bungleboori Creek - 36.16133667925km , Tuglow River - 36.88493321115km

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