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Fishing in the Alpine Region

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Bright and surrounds, with its pristine waters, is sure to cater for all your fishing desires. Whether it's fly fishing in our rivers and streams - Southern Fly fishing can show you how and where - dangling a worm or lure in a river, Alpine angling in our lakes and reservoirs or catching dinner at the Trout and Salmon farm.  

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CREDIT: Visions of Victoria - Roberto Seba

River Fishing

For fishing in amazing fresh, picturesque environments you can’t go past Bright and surrounds!!

The main rivers of Ovens, Buffalo and Buckland flow in wide valleys of cleared farmland surrounded by mountains. High annual rainfall and granite rocks in the mountains result in clear, fast flowing, clear water rivers and tributaries. These support good self-sustaining populations of blackfish and brown trout. Access to almost all rivers is excellent with good fly fishing possible without extensive walking.

Fishing License

Before you head out remember to pick up a Recreational Fishing Licence (RFL) which covers, all forms of recreational fishing in all of Victoria's marine, estuarine and freshwaters and is required for anyone aged between 18 and 70. You can purchase your licence online or if you are already in Bright drop into the Bright Disposals and Outdoor Centre where you can also get all your bait and tackle needs.

Fishing Season

The streams and rivers close during winter from Queens birthday weekend at the start of June to the first weekend in September. During this time, anglers can still fish for trout and salmon in Victorian lakes and reservoirs, which remain open year-round.

Lakes and Reservoirs

Lake Buffalo, on the Buffalo River, provides great fishing opportunities with picturesque surroundings incorporating views of Mount Buffalo. With toilet facilities, barbeques and park facilities it’s a great spot to take the whole family.

Harrietville dredge hole, Mount Beauty pondage, Lake Guy and Rocky Valley Storage also provide opportunities for great year-round Alpine Angling experiences.

Fish Catch Limits

Catch limits for freshwater scale fish is available in the Victorian Recreational Fishing Guide.

Need a little extra guidance?

Then go with our experts who can show you all the secret fishing spots and tricks of the trade.

River Escapes

0408 471 292

info@riverescapes.com.au

Southern Fly Fishing Adventures

0408 221 161

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