REDRUM Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 (edited) Hi all, Im thinking of going prawning for the first time, never really been fishing either but would like to start. We are thinking of heading to Windang, NSW. Not too sure one exact location but thinking anywhere at the lake is ok? Any suggestions? Even a better spot in NSW? From what I have read you need to go when the new moon is here, which is in 3 days at 12.28pm, we were hoping to go on the day but at night say 8/9pm. Is pelican itch everywhere or just certain spots? So far our checklist on what to bring is: *Prawning nets handheld *Torches *Wading boots *Fishing license online Anything I’ve missed? Any tips on where and the method of how/when? Thanks. Edited January 2, 2019 by REDRUM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Welcome to fishraider @REDRUM While you wait for members to answer have a look at the search function Here is over 20 pages of prawning posts to research https://www.fishraider.com.au/search/?q=prawning Good luck with it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDRUM Posted January 3, 2019 Author Share Posted January 3, 2019 Thanks will have a read through while I wait for some replies, thanks again💪🏻💯 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Hornet Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 I've heard on the grapevine the guys prawning Lake Illawarra are not having a lot of success lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDRUM Posted January 3, 2019 Author Share Posted January 3, 2019 2 hours ago, Green Hornet said: I've heard on the grapevine the guys prawning Lake Illawarra are not having a lot of success lately. I did see a few posts about that, is there any other spots in NSW besides the entrance on the central coast? I’ve read about pelican itch and not keen at all to cop that😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Hornet Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 If you're prepared to drive an extra 1-1.5 hours south, there's prawns in St Georges Basin. I'm from down that way so can't help you with anywhere north of Sydney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevwing Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 (edited) Entrance has prawns. Not a whole heap but they are there. Generally flooded with people though because of the proximity from Sydney Green Hornet helped me out at the basin, they are there but not in huge numbers and the prawns are bigger in the basin though. Edited January 4, 2019 by Kevwing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDRUM Posted January 5, 2019 Author Share Posted January 5, 2019 On 1/4/2019 at 10:39 AM, Green Hornet said: If you're prepared to drive an extra 1-1.5 hours south, there's prawns in St Georges Basin. I'm from down that way so can't help you with anywhere north of Sydney. I don’t mind travelling South, I really have no idea of where to go etc I will google St Georges Basin, is there pelican itch there? What do you recommend on bringing besides light and the handheld prawn nets? Waders? Stanidng in knee high water is probably best for prawning right? Thanks. On 1/4/2019 at 11:02 AM, Kevwing said: Entrance has prawns. Not a whole heap but they are there. Generally flooded with people though because of the proximity from Sydney Green Hornet helped me out at the basin, they are there but not in huge numbers and the prawns are bigger in the basin though. I’m a bit worried to go to the Entrance everyone keeps saying they get the pelican itch there 😂 I have seen loads of people whenever I go there. St Georges Basin might be the go, I’ll have to check it out, says new moon is on the 6th or January which is tomorrow, would it be best to go tomorrow or a day after or something? Its hot as today too 40deg lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lungfai76 Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Yeah windang is a bust, opening of the channel made for less weed growth which in turn caused reduction in prawn population. You can still get some but it's hard work and due to constant change in the sand flats and new channels developing due to speed of tidal waters it'll be hard to advise where to go unless the locals have found a spot. As for pelican itch, none in lake illawarra last I was there, easy solution would be to get a pair of waders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDRUM Posted January 5, 2019 Author Share Posted January 5, 2019 7 minutes ago, Lungfai76 said: Yeah windang is a bust, opening of the channel made for less weed growth which in turn caused reduction in prawn population. You can still get some but it's hard work and due to constant change in the sand flats and new channels developing due to speed of tidal waters it'll be hard to advise where to go unless the locals have found a spot. As for pelican itch, none in lake illawarra last I was there, easy solution would be to get a pair of waders. Thanks, so waders solves the problem of the pelican itch? Do you need gloves too? Im thinking St Georges basin will be the go, how about cockles and pipis? Have been reading you can also get them south. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koalaboi Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 There are prawns at The Entrance and the crowds are not really that big of a problem. The prawns generally start around 5 to 6 days after the full moon on the runout tide, which keeps running up 2 to 3 hours after the bottom of the tide. Waders are a good way of avoiding pelican itch but too hot in the day...at night though, OK. Just be careful not to stumble in fast flowing water....a feller did some years back and they finally recovered his body about 10km north. Access to water is easy and parking close by. Give it a go and enjoy the fun. KB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Hornet Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 1 hour ago, REDRUM said: I don’t mind travelling South, I really have no idea of where to go etc I will google St Georges Basin, is there pelican itch there? What do you recommend on bringing besides light and the handheld prawn nets? Waders? Stanidng in knee high water is probably best for prawning right? Thanks. Just take the usual stuff. I'd be wearing waders if it was me, but if you don't want to at least wear a pair of decent soled shoes. Chances are you'll come across the odd small stingray or fortesque. No pelican itch down here. If you're travelling a few hours, bring an esky and some ice to make a slurry for the prawns on the trip home to keep them in the best condition for the table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowie Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, Koalaboi said: Waders are a good way of avoiding pelican itch but too hot in the day...at night though, OK. Just be careful not to stumble in fast flowing water....a feller did some years back and they finally recovered his body about 10km north. Try cutting off the legs of the waders (just be careful not to go past the top or you will fill with water ). That way you will not overheat the body. Read somewhere that a life jacket should be worn with waders in the event of falling over and therefore being able to stay afloat. Edited January 5, 2019 by Yowie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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