Coila Lake is a large, intermittently closed coastal lake located at Tuross Head in the Eurobodalla Shire. It is a saltwater estuary separated from the ocean by a barrier beach, with its entrance managed by local policy. The lake offers a flatwater paddling environment suitable for kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards. A primary access point for paddlers is the boat ramp at the end of Foam Street in Tuross Head, which serves as a launch and take-out location. The lake is part of a picturesque coastal village setting, positioned on a low-lying headland between itself and the nearby Tuross Lake. A circumnavigation of Coila Lake can be up to 18.5 kilometers in length, though paddlers can choose any distance. The aesthetic is defined by its coastal lake character, with the surrounding village and natural shoreline. For safety, a regulation prohibits the use of powerboats on Coila Lake west of a line drawn from the Foam Street Boat Ramp in a north-easterly direction, which significantly reduces motorized boat traffic and associated hazards in a large portion of the lake. The lake is known to hold species like black bream and luderick, indicating a healthy marine ecosystem, and it is adjacent to a habitat protection zone within Batemans Marine Park. The lake's entrance is intermittently closed, meaning the connection to the ocean can be blocked by a sand berm, affecting tidal exchange. Local discussions have highlighted community concerns regarding commercial netting activities and their environmental impact on the lake's fishery.