Working bait schools around tide changes will nearly always be your trump card, especially in Wagonga Inlet. I happen to fish Wagonga over the weekend and I can tell you if you find the bait schools then you’re already halfway there.

Barlows Bay, and opposite fresh water at the top of the inlets were the most productive areas, and produced a great variety of species such as snapper up to 40cm, good size tailor, bream, flathead and if the gods are kind then the "holy grail" (jewfish) is always a good chance.

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