Fishing in the Murrumbidgee Valley

Fishing is a great way to get GETTING THERE back to nature. And what better REGIONAL PARK place to drop a line than in the The Murrumbidgee Valley can be Murrumbidgee Valley, nestled found in the Western within the stunning river red district of southern NSW. gum forests of southern NSW? A local favourite, the northern precinct of WHERE TO STAY Narrandera Regional Park is renowned for its shore-based fishing. ABOUT THE AREA Pitch a tent anywhere in the Murrumbidgee Valley Reserves for free, How to get there With over 500km of Murrumbidgee or check out nearby tourist parks: From Leeton, head towards Narrandera River frontage, the Murrumbidgee and on via . Go past Lake Talbot Tourist Park: Yanga National Parks — especially from the airport, turn right into McLays Road www.laketalbot.com.au Narrandera to — are great for and follow the signs to Narrandera fishing. Here you’ll find waterways filled Gogeldrie Weir Park: Regional Park. with fish that rely on the shelter of the www.gogeldrieweirpark.com.au Important information gums’ fallen branches and trunks Riverside Caravan Park This is an unsealed road and suitable for (during flooding) to breed and are, (ph: 6968 4237) dry weather driving only. Bring your own most importantly, ready to bite. drinking and cooking water. Wrestle with a massive Murray Cod. FISHING LICENCE Catch a Catfish and say g’day to a GOGELDRIE WEIR To fish in NSW, you’ll need a NSW Golden Perch or a Yellow Belly. Add in recreational fishing licence. the multiple boat ramps, stunning setting and array of birds and wildlife, and it’s www.licence.nsw.gov.au truly a fishing paradise. TOP FISHING HOTSPOTS You can also take in the history of the This area has plenty of top fishing area, including the amazing engineering The concrete ramp at Gogeldrie Weir spots, either from the banks of the from the region’s early days of irrigation, near Leeton provides good river access Murrumbidgee, or on the river itself and the past and current practice of to the weir pool. freshwater culture by the , Nari by making use of the boat ramps. Nari and Muthi Muthi Aboriginal people For more hotspots visit How to get there of the Murrumbidgee Valley. www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au. Gogeldrie Weir is a major irrigation structure 26 km south-west of Leeton. Head west out of Leeton on Griffith Road for around 10km, then turn left onto Murrami Road for 3.8km. Turn right onto Whitton Road and head left towards the river on Darlington-Point Whitton Road. Irrig ation Way To Griffith Legend

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Important information FISHING SUPPLIERS Cooking outdoors is part of the camping Murrumbidgee Valley NR Gogeldrie Weir is open 8 to 6pm daily. AND TOURS experience, so pack a gas or liquid fuel There are also BBQs, picnic areas, stove. Unlike many other bush camping a kiosk and camping ground. Riverina Experience: spots, small campfires are allowed in www.riverinaexperience.com.au the river red gum reserves outside of the MURRUMBIDGEE solid fuel ban period, but you may need Gone Yonder Freshwater Fishing: to bring your own firewood. IRRIGATION AREA (MIA) II www.goneyonderfishing.com.au If you do have a small campfire, make SAFETY INFORMATION sure you completely extinguish all fires before leaving an area or going to bed. Located south of Leeton, MIA II has Steer away from camping or sitting some fishing gems including Middle beneath the larger trees, which have Don’t feed native animals - it can Beach with its nearby boat-ramp. a deadly reputation for dropping limbs damage their health and make them dependent on campers for food. To avoid How to get there (they’re nick-named ‘widow makers’ From Leeton, head south to Yanco, then for a reason!). attracting scavengers, store food and garbage in secure containers. at the end of town go over the train line. Many NSW parks are remote and rugged Turn right into Euroley Rd. At the second places, weather can change quickly and And don’t forget, dogs are only allowed sweeping corner, turn right into the forest. conditions may be unpredictable. When in certain areas, so best to check before At the park entrance, veer left, and make visiting a national park, be aware of the you bring Fido along for the ride! your way down to Middle Beach risks and take responsibility for your own Important information safety and the safety of any children in This is an unsealed road and suitable your care. Remember to plan ahead, for dry weather driving only. choose activities to match your stamina *Use a QR code reader app and fitness level, ensure you take on your Smartphone (or WHEN TO GO enough fresh drinking water and food, download one free of charge) then scan the code. and tell someone where you’re going The fishing is fantastic all year round and when you’ll be back. (especially in spring and autumn). Please note fishing for Murray Cod is PARK RULES closed every year from September 1 TO FIND OUT MORE to November 30 to protect the species Camping is free in the river red gum www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/ during breeding season. reserves, and there’s no need to book. Just pull up your caravan or car and pick murrumbidgee-valley-national-park your own spot.