HOT SPOTS - Nagambie

By Peter Jolly
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These channels are fished when the water is dropped at the end of the irrigation season as during peak time they run extremely fast and are hard to fish. There are many old flow regulation structures that hold a large amount of fish, both big and small. There are carp and some big brown trout and redfin.

The trout are along way from their normal waters but they keep going as if they are going to the sea downstream. Many a time people have taken trout on fly near Murchison on the channels.

ABOVE: The first part to getting to these fishing spots is a northerly trip up the Goulburn Valley Highway, about 5-6 kms out of Nagambie. When you get to the Chinamans Bridge turn off go LEFT. If you can get to a spot near the edge of the bridge have a go for some golden perch (yellowbelly) - the local worms or yabbies work well.

ABOVE: This next spot has you fishing around a heap of old stumps that were once the base from an old diversion weir. About 3-5 kms from the turn off from the bridge you will see an old farm house next to the channel. You can go over the fence to get here but you will have to check with the owner if he is there, if not it's usually OK to enter. Casting lures around here can produce some very big fish. These include TROUT and redfin.

ABOVE: This spot is just a few kms up from the old farm house. There is a car park for the local youth group. Jump the gate and walk about 300 metres to the old diversion weir. Spinning with blades and tassie devils works well here. The best colour in tassie devil is yellow and brown. Even a missed cast that lands at your feet can get a fish. The local farmer often brings his cows across the water and a wave hello or the odd fish will keep him happy. Keep the area clean.

(22 March 2001)


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