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Monaro Acclimatisation Society calls a meeting on le access to the Eucumbene River Brown Trout Spawning Run at Denison

On Wednesday 30 March 2016 the Monaro Acclimatisation Society Inc (MAS) hosted a meeting with anglers and representatives from Snowy Hydro, Kosciuszko National Park, NSW Fisheries, NSW Maritime and the Lake Eucumbene Chamber of Commerce to try and resolve the issue of continuing environmental degradation of the Eucumbene River banks at the Denison Campground near Providence Portal, NSW.

Steve Samuels, President of the MAS said his organisation had received many calls from anglers who were concerned that the unlimited vehicle access to the river during the annual brown trout spawning run posed a threat to the river and the spawning fish. He also said that other authorities such as Snowy Hydro and NSW Fisheries had received similar calls.

The brown trout spawning run in the Eucumbene River has gained significant popularity over the last few years. Last year vehicle counts indicated that up to 140 vehicles per day were accessing the river bank at Denison, crossing the river with drivers often cutting new tracks in an effort to reach more secluded water. Kosciuszko national park authorities were also concerned over the continued illegal vehicle access to the Park from the Denison access point.

Mr Samuels said that if something was not done now to limit the damage, he was fearful that authorities would take a hardline approach in the future that might make access to this fabulous fishing event even harder.

The meeting discussed all the issues and it was clear that all present wanted to see angler participation on the river continue, but the uncontrolled vehicle access could no longer be tolerated due to the damage being done.

The obvious thing to do Mr Samuels said was to develop a car park away from the river where anglers could park in safety. This would stop the damage being done, but would also allow anglers to access the river with relative ease. While it may be a bit of a walk, he said, that is better than losing this fishery either through the spawning run being “loved to death” or a harsher measure later on when things were much worse.

The meeting members identified that if vehicles were to be directed to a designated parking area it would have to be built above the high water mark of the lake so that it did not become a navigation hazard during higher lake levels.

Mr Samuels said that the meeting resolved to progress the issue. While it is not possible to do anything for this year’s run, he said, the intention was to have the matter resolved for the 2017 run.

Mr Samuels said that he hoped all anglers would recognize the need to protect the river because without it remaining in pristine condition it places the brown trout spawning run in jeopardy. While there may be a bit of a walk in the future, he said, the benefits to anglers and the fish will outweigh any inconvenience.

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                     29/06/2016

EUCUMBENE	37.8%	Rising
JINDABYNE	80.4%	Rising
TANTANGARA	35.9%	Rising

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EUCUMBENE FLY FISHING

Fishing around the lake is ok at the moment with some good rainbows still coming in close now with less yabbies the rainbows are looking for whatever they can get this is why i love winter fishing so do not think that winter is here the fishing is slow to me its the best no need to go out early start around 10am till about 3pm the flies i use are bead head nymphs, fuzzy wuzzy’s, Mrs Simpsons and woolly Buggers with a really slow retrieve.

JINDABYNE LAKE

Fishing is much the same as eucumbene fish slow use the same flies you should do well. But jindabyne is at its best this time of year the water is clear and the fish are close this is where I’ll be heading sight fishing is at it’s best the fish are not as spooky, fish about the same time 10am till 3pm on a nice sunny day,

My best spots are east jindy and around at poo bay or around any little creeks that are running in that is where you will find the rainbows.

Howdy Michael,

Peter at Braemar here with a fishing report from the week ending June 26^th.

Like most areas across the Snowy Mountains, Braemar endured a very wild week weather wise with strong winds and heavy snow making conditions very unfriendly for those wanting to fish, however, there were a few hardy souls who braved the elements but results were hard to acheive.

Sergy from Sydney fished powerbait and lures from in front of the Park during one of our many snow dumps on Friday and managed a maginficent mae rainbow around the 1kg mark on chunky cheese powerbait, Sergy certainly deserved his catch after experiencing first hand what the weather can throw at you here in winter, 2 angers from the Latrobe Valley alos ventured out into the elements and were rewarded with absolutely nothing, not even a bite, it hasn’t deterred Brock and Brett as they will be back in a few weeks time.

The conditions at Braemar remain very slippery, part of the access track at the back of the Park has collapsed making access to the Lake virtually impossible, the track through the Park is still open but anyone coming to Braemar should call in at the shop or phone ahead for updates, boat launching is not available right now and vehicular access is restricted to the upper level launch area, proceed past that area at your own risk, no one is avalable to retrieve bogged vehicles.

Pictured below is Sergy with his male Rainbow caught whilst it was snowing heavily at Braemar.

EUCUMBENE LAKE TROLLING TASSIE DEVILS

Buckenderra , 55, 36, Y48, 112,

Braemer Bay, 44, 51, 56

Anglers Reach, 96, 119, 93, 75

Seven Gates, S10, 125, 5

Tantangara, 125, 75, 96, 5

Reports are coming in that the rainbows are on the chew around Seven gates and frying pan, up around anglers reach both rainbows and browns are still active.

With the lake starting to rise thing should only get better the fish are in good condition and fighting well.

My hot spot would be around Braemer Bay and Anglers Reach.

Tantangara is still rising at a fast rate and the fishing is good with good reports on rainbows and browns but remember before going look at the weather conditions, Worth a look

EUCUMBENE BAIT FISHING

Most places around eucumbene are fishing well with worms and chunky cheese power bait we are starting to get more reports on rainbows and in great condition.

Best areas are Seven gates, frying pan, Rushes, Anglers Reach and some really good reports from Braemer Bay.

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EUCUMBENE

37.8%

Rising

JINDABYNE

80.4%

Rising

TANTANGARA

35.9%

Rising