Where can I fish on the Goulburn River?
Access is good at a number of road bridges such as at ‘the Breakaway’, on Breakaway Road or Gilmores Bridge on the Goulburn Valley Highway near Thornton. Other recognised fishing spots are Rennie, S Bends, Valley, Eildon Water and Point Hill.
Is Goulburn river trout farmed?
Our trout is grown and processed on site at 1680 Goulburn Valley Highway Alexandra 3714. Our trout is farmed in ponds using water from Lake Eildon and the Goulburn River.
Can I fish the Murray River with a Victorian fishing Licence?
A Victorian Recreational Fishing Licence is not valid for angling in the Murray River with the exception of Lake Hume. Downstream of Lake Hume the river flows through a section of low hills in the Kiewa Basin then through flat terrain to South Australia.
Can you boat on the Goulburn River?
The Goulburn River offers a diverse boating and recreational activity environment that attracts people to enjoy fishing, canoeing/kayaking and rafting. The varying demand for irrigation is one of the reasons for periodic changes to the river that may impact on boating.
How do you fish in Eildon pondage?
There are two ways to fish Eildon pondage, depending on your goal, the more relaxing method is to set up a camping chair, thread a ball sinker the size of a pea on to your main line, and follow with a swivel, 30cm of line and finally, a size 8 bait holder hook.
Can you eat carp from the Murray River?
The boneless white flesh from around the belly is great eating. Simply cut the large fillets either side (for filleting methods click here) from the fish before gutting them. It’s easier that way. Be careful to get as much of the belly from around the rib cage as you can.
Can you eat fish from the Murray River?
Only the common species likely to be taken by anglers are mentioned in fishing in the various reaches of the river. Note that silver perch, trout cod, Macquarie perch, river blackfish, two-spine blackfish and freshwater catfish may not be taken from the Murray River.
Is cheese illegal to fish with?
There is a myth surrounding the use of cheese as bait. Cheese is not an illegal bait, and with the amount of anglers catching Murray cod on cheese each summer in Wangaratta, there would be dead fish floating everywhere if the other stories were true.
Can you put dead carp back in the water?
They are considered as a Noxious Species and must not be returned to the water alive. Carp must be killed immediately. The Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) recommend returning dead carp to the water and cutting the carcass so that it sinks.
Can you jetski on Lake Nagambie?
Waterskiing is only permitted on nominated waters (see map). Boat operators should take care on these waters as they may encounter boats traveling at low speed resulting in the need to slow to 5 knots within 50 metres of the other boat.
What are the best fishing waters in Goulburn?
Best Fishing Waters Lake Eildon Trout, redfin, Murray cod, golden perch Eildon Pondage Brown trout & rainbow trout, Murray spin Goulburn River Pondage to Alexandra Brown trout, rainbow trout Goulburn River downstream of Shepparton Murray cod, golden perch, Murray spiny c
Why is the Goulburn River not stocked with trout?
Not stocked because it has a self-sustaining brown trout population and is also a spawning stream for trout from the Goulburn River. A popular trout water.
Is the Goulburn River dry in the spring?
Heavy spring rain, at weekly or fortnightly intervals is the key to seeing the lake fill. It is at this time of year that releases of water into the Goulburn River below Lake Eildon, are all but stopped. The fishing in this month is a mixture of wet/nymph and dry; about 75:25 subsurface to surface.
When did Goulburn Broken fishery management plan start?
Fisheries Management Plan (FMP) (a recent project that provides recreational anglers, government agencies and other stakeholders with clear guidance on fisheries management issues with a regional area over a five year period). Fisheries Victoria in 2009 started to develop the new Goulburn Broken Fishery Management Plan.