big Neil Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 Hey folks, apologies in advance. The following fishing report is an optimistic view of the Murrumbidgee in my region. Previous reports have pointed out that the river came good for a short time before the authorities released millions of megalitres of water when more rain was expected. Fortunately they stopped releasing about a week ago and the river is dropping to a more respectable level. The clarity is improving too. Conditions are perfect for bait fishing and by next week should be good for a spot of lure fishing. I have just got back from an evening session, bait fishing. The ramp is still covered in foot deep black, slimy mud which made launch and retrieve somewhat difficult. Not wanting to risk getting stuck at dark I was off the water with half an hour to go before dark. Fished for an hour and spent half an hour trying to get off a series of snags in the middle of the river. I thought I may have to tie the boat to the snag and swim for it. Luckily I managed to get free by pulling the boat forward while rocking it severely. VERY LUCKY! I only got 2 bites and managed to boat both which turned out to be around 56 cm. Not easy as both got me snagged in the fast flowing current. Had to release some line and hope they swam off the snag, which both did. Both were released to fight another day. There was a guy from Canberra fishing adjacent to the boat ramp when I arrived (land based). He got a huge Carp as I arrived and a 70cm Cod as I was leaving. He was stoked! Last time I fished this area it was inundated with Cockatoos...now they have gone and in their place are hundreds of Cockatiels, which are much noisier. As usual, here are some photos of this different area of the river, which now has stacks of new snags to explore, courtesy of the flooded river. New snags everywhere...bewdy! Cheers, bn Cockatiels galore The 1st Cod More new snags... These roots weren't visible pre flooding The 2nd Cod 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little_Flatty Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 Nice report. Glad to see things have calmed down on the river and you got into a couple of fish. Shame about the snag, but I guess you need them to harbour the cod! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Ct Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 Great report again BN, I don't mind the same report over and over, they are interesting and always a good read👍. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigHorse Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 Great report @big Neil! those snags look like some prime territory for some big cod, good to see you are hooking up to some , well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted March 30, 2022 Author Share Posted March 30, 2022 58 minutes ago, BigHorse said: Great report @big Neil! those snags look like some prime territory for some big cod, good to see you are hooking up to some , well done! The river is looking amazing at present. These new snags represent penthouses on the North Shore of Sydney Harbour, to these Murray Cod. bn 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bessell1955 Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 BN, has water inundation caused the bank erosion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 Don’t be sorry for putting in a report like that. It’s great your getting out and enjoying your local 🤙 cheers scratchie!!! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackfish Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 You keep those reports coming BN, I never get tired of them and especially the photos. Thanks Mate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted March 31, 2022 Author Share Posted March 31, 2022 2 hours ago, bessell1955 said: BN, has water inundation caused the bank erosion? It sure has. We haven't had the rain that has impacted the rest of the state here. It has rained quite a lot where the 2 catchment area dams are (the dams that feed the Murrumbidgee River). The erosion is caused by the huge volumes of water which get sent down from the dams, in a short space of time. That, in turn, occurs when the dams are 100% full and more rain is about to impact the catchment areas. There are also 3 weirs in my immediate area. These regulate the water distribution to the MIA (Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area). Even a small amount of water release can cause serious damage when it is held up by a weir, then released quickly. Hope this helps clarify the situation for you. bn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bessell1955 Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 Yes, thank you it does indeed. We have has similar bank erosion in the Hawkesbury. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowie Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 A good story again, nice photos and a couple of cod for the effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 Great report. Super photos. River looks great, compared to some. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoods Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 Thanks for the report BN, I would consider 2 fish to be quite productive in such a short period. The birds in the trees look like Corellas - very noisy, destructive & real characters at times. If you are missing fishing dirty water you could come up the coast for a visit!!! (you will need waders - leave gumboots at home) Thanks for the report. Hoods. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted March 31, 2022 Author Share Posted March 31, 2022 1 minute ago, Hoods said: Thanks for the report BN, I would consider 2 fish to be quite productive in such a short period. The birds in the trees look like Corellas - very noisy, destructive & real characters at times. If you are missing fishing dirty water you could come up the coast for a visit!!! (you will need waders - leave gumboots at home) Thanks for the report. Hoods. I'm not too good with bird identification so I'll take your word that they are Corellas. Out again tomorrow in a different area. Should be a good session. No chance me coming up there for a while. I've had enough of fishing chocolate coloured water. bn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swordfisherman Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 I love your reports Neil so keep ‘em coming 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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