Canberra Fishing Report | August 1, 2023
LOCAL LAKES & RIVERS
With the wattle starting to bloom locally, this is a good indicator the Murray Cod are getting more aggressive as we lead into spring.
Cod will attack a range of lures and flies, predominantly larger in size.
These include hard-bodied deep divers from Predatek, Kuttafurra and Stumpjumpers.
These are all versatile lures that can be cast or trolled.
The new 11” Sicario have just hit the shelves and look perfect for XOS cod.
The range of Rivulet Cod Flies including the "Cod Bother" & "Monkey Puzzle" are well worth a chuck on the fly rod.
Rivulet Cod Flies are irresistible to a hungry Cod
SNOWY MOUNTAINS
Lake Eucumbene is the standout of the Snowy Lakes with some exceptional fishing reported over recent days.
Catches of 10+ fish in a session have been common.
Some Large fish have been spotted cruising the shallows.
This is typical behaviour of post spawn browns looking to put back on condition.
Local Guide Harry Hains with one of many caught in a recent session
There has been a good mix of Rainbow and Brown Trout reported. The best has been a Brown around 7lbs.
Spinning, Bait & Fly all successful methods.
Areas that have fired include Wainui Bay, Middlingbank, Rushy Plains and Frying Pan.
The lake has been steady for the last week sitting at around 63%.
The shorelines of Lake Jindabyne have also been productive for polaroiding.
Picking the right day with the right conditions is key. Bright sun and no wind is optimal.
Local Guide and The Fly Program Founder Matt Tripet had some good success fishing buggers and small wets for cruising browns.
Browns can be spotted cruising the edges of Lake Jindabyne during Winter
Lures: Daiwa Double Clutch, Strike Pro Flatz Minnows and OSP Bent Minnows.
Bait: Berkley Power bait in Rainbow & Sherbet
Flies: Olive or Black Wooly Buggers with Fluorescent Beads from the Manic Fly Collection.
SOUTH COAST
The Snapper continue to fire offshore around Batemans Bay and Durras.
Fish recorded between 50-80m in depth on flasher bait rigs and jigs.
Plenty of well conditioned fish between 2-4kg reported.
Still plenty of Salmon & Tailor around the beaches spinning with metals like the Halco Twisty.
The Yellowfin Tuna have been active from Batemans Bay through to Merimbula. Fish have been on the surface taking stickbait lures like The Shimano Ocea Sadine Ball & Head Dip, and the Daiwa Saltiga Rough Ride Stickbaits.
