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Wyangala Waters

Known as 'the jewel in the crown of the central west', here you can enjoy the peace of the countryside in scenic surroundings at any time of year. Wyangala Waters is easily reached in a morning's drive west from Sydney, or a short drive from Canberra. The park is located 330 km west of Sydney via the village of Woodstock. It's just 40 km from the regional centre of Cowra

Lake Wyangala is well-regarded as an excellent inland fishing spot. Catch silver and golden perch (yellow belly), catfish, bass, Murray cod and of course, the renowned brown and rainbow trout.

Lake Burrendong

Lake Burrendong offers a year-round feast for the senses for nature lovers, bushwalkers, fishing enthusiasts, campers and picnickers. Situated in one of the most picturesque areas of New South Wales, Lake Burrendong is only one hour's drive from each of the central west towns of Dubbo and Orange, or five hours from Sydney. Lake Burrendong State Park is 27 km south-east of the historic town of Wellington, while Mookerawa Waters is 45 km from Wellington and 70 km from the city of Orange.

Rod and reel enthusiasts will find good fishing here, with redfin the top catch, while catfish and cod can also be caught. Yabbies - freshwater crayfish - can also be caught with nothing more than a piece of string and bit of food for bait tied on the end.

Lake Keepit

Situated in the New England region in the state's north, the park is reached via the Oxley Highway, 56 km west of the major regional centre of Tamworth. It is an easy drive from Sydney, Newcastle or Brisbane.

Lake Keepit State Park is famous for its fishing. You can hook silver and golden perch (yellow belly), estuary perch, bass, catfish and eels. The park's kiosk sells bait and provides maps of the best spots to fish and can advise the best times. The Lake Keepit Family Fishing Club runs an annual bonanza fishing competition held in January, which draws visitors from all around the state.

Coffs Coast

Coffs Harbour is on the Pacific Highway, the major coastal link between Sydney in the south and Brisbane in the north. The park is reached via Sawtell Road just south of the town centre. If you're staying in Coffs Harbour, the beaches and estuaries can be reached by walking, cycling or by boat.

Beach, estuary and rock fishing is popular with anglers. And there's offshore fishing for the dedicated enthusiast.

Grabine Lakeside

Only a couple of hours drive from Canberra, or about four hours from Sydney, Grabine Lakeside is 83 km north-west of the Southern Tablelands town of Crookwell. It is centrally located between the main regional centres of Goulburn, Bathurst and Cowra. Taking the Bigga Road from Goulburn, it's 122 km.

Grabine Lakeside is an excellent inland fishing spot. You can expect to catch silver and golden perch (yellow belly), catfish, trout, Murray cod and of course, European carp. It is especially fun for the kids because they will experience the thrill of reeling in huge carp, which are the easiest to catch (especially if they use fresh corn for bait).

Lake Glenbawn

Great for a day trip from Newcastle and many north coast centres, or even Sydney, Lake Glenbawn State Park in the Upper Hunter Valley offers a wonderful diversity of bushland and wildlife. Located 160 km north-west of Newcastle, about one and half hour's drive, Lake Glenbawn State Park is reached via the New England Highway, from either Aberdeen or Scone. From Sydney, it's only a three and half hour drive, making it ideal for that weekend away.

Lake Glenbawn is renowned as one of the best freshwater fishing spots in NSW. Cast a line and you can catch our famous BIG BASS, golden perch (yellow belly), Murray cod, trout and catfish.

Copeton Waters

Situated on the western slopes of the spectacular New England Ranges, about a 550 km drive from either Brisbane or Sydney, visitors can enjoy a host of activities in this 900 hectare playground.

If you like to 'wet a line', fishing on Copeton Lake offers cod, catfish, perch, redfin, and yellow belly. Trout can be caught in the Gwydir River downstream of the dam.

Burrinjuck Waters

For a release from the stresses of modern life, Burrinjuck Waters State Park offers relaxation among stunning scenery overlooking the giant Lake Burrinjuck, surrounded by bushland that has changed little since European settlement. The park is just four hour's drive from Sydney down the Hume Highway, or only two hour's drive from the national capital of Canberra. Turn off the highway 25 km south of the rural centre of Yass.

Popular with visitors who like to 'wet a line' occasionally, as well as keen fishing enthusiasts, Lake Burrinjuck has the famous Murray cod, as well as perch, salmon, trout and European carp.