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Archive Date: 03/06/2014

*Remember that from the 1st of May the size and bag limit changes in the Eucumbene and Thredbo Rivers. From May 1 you may only keep ONE fish OVER 50cms per day in these waters. Fisheries will be very active this season in these waters so make sure you stick to these rules and have your fishing licence with you while fishing.

REMEMBER IT'S ON THURSDAY NIGHT 29TH

Public forum on Snowy Mountains Lakes trout fishery
Fishers are invited to attend a public forum on the Snowy Mountains Lakes trout fishery with Department of Primary Industries (DPI) managers and scientists in Cooma on 29 May 2014.

DPI Inland Senior Fisheries Manager, Cameron Westaway, said some fishers have reported reduced catches of rainbow trout in Lakes Jindabyne and Eucumbene during the past two years.

“While brown trout catches have continued to remain stable in the lakes and the brown trout spawning fishery has been excellent, we have received reports of lower rainbow trout catches from some fishers using traditional surface and shore based fishing methods – while other fishers have reported good catches using deeper trolling methods,” Mr Westaway said.

“Various theories for these changes in catch rates have been suggested by the public. These fisheries provide significant social and economic benefits to the region and we are committed to their long term success.

“The forum will give fishers the opportunity to hear about the current trout stocking program, management practices, and updates on research.

“Leading New Zealand scientist Dr Michel Dedual from the Department of Conservation in Turangi will provide insights into the iconic Taupo trout fishery which has also experienced changes in catch rates of rainbow trout in recent times.

“Importantly the forum will enable DPI managers to gain feedback from the fishing public on some of the most popular trout fishing locations in NSW. This feedback will assist DPI and the angler based Snowy Lakes Strategy Working Group who provide direct advice on the management of the fishery.

“Interested fishers are invited to attend the free forum at the Cooma Ex-Services Club at 6:00pm on Thursday 29 May 2014.”

Fishers are also reminded that it will be a great opportunity to fish the Thredbo River and Eucumbene River trout spawning runs before the trout closed season begins on 10 June 2014.

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HEADLINES

We are getting a lot of feed back from the Seven Gates area about fires and rubbish left all over the place. Please be mindful to take your rubbish with you and clean up after yourself. Please be sure to carry your PFD & fishing licences as NSW Maritimes are out. Nsw fisheries inspectors are working the Snowy Mountains area during the peak holiday season. So remember if you do not have a current fishing licence and on your person you will be fined. So for the sake of 5 minutes do yourself a favour.

Maritime services are on the lakes, So make sure you water craft are up to par with current safety standards, if you are not sure contact Ph 13 12 56 or website: www.maritime.nsw.gov.au

FISHING LICENCES These are available online and you can purchase them directly from the NSW fisheries website with a credit card. Click on this link below.

http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries/recreational/licence-fee

http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries/recreational/freshwater

Note: We do not have hand written licences available through the store with Cash or EFT. We can only do them online with your MasterCard or Visa in the shop.

FISHING LICENCES These are available online and you can purchase them directly from the NSW fisheries website with a credit card. Click on this link below.

https://www.licence.nsw.gov.au/gls_eservice/renewals/Application.aspx

Note: We do not have licences available through the store with Cash or EFT. We can do them online with a MasterCard or Visa only.
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29/05/2014



EUCUMBENE

42.0%

JINDABYNE

84.0%

TANTANGARA

35.1%



for information on water releases go to water.nsw.gov.au



THREDBO RIVER.."RAIN, RAIN, RAIN"

well the rain has come and the fish are starting to run in numbers now so with only two weekends to go the river is starting to fire with good reports off browns and some brookie.
that's it just get up there and have fun before it's to late good luck.

EUCUMBENE RIVER is fishing great so get up and get into it before it's to late!!

Rivers have picked up very well now with the spawning run plenty off brown are running up with good reports off fish right up high in the river now most fish are taking the glow bugs and Nymphs but don’t forget the split shot you must get to the bottom for better results.

With only two weekends to go you best hurry if you wan't that Trophy fish and by the looks off thing Trophys they are. All i can say is WOW, WOW it can't get better then this.

If you are seeing anyone doing wrong you can call fisheries on  0427460226.

Michael anderson

Mark with a good 7lb brown

Bobby josevski

FLY FISHING LAKE EUCUMBENE

Thing are a little slow on the lakes at the moment but they will Improve once the brown have finished in the rivers.

if you are going to the lake best look for the dirty water or deeper waters with wets, Fuzzy's, woolly buggers, Mrs Simpsons with a nice slow action.

remember when the rivers close try fishing up higher on the lake you will still get some good browns.

FLY FISHING LAKE JINDABYNE

Still a little quiet around the shore line on the fly best places we have got reports on are hay shed bay, the boat club, and around poo bay late in the afternoons have been the best on woolly buggers, Mrs Simpsons, woolly worms.

Maybe the Lumo baby doll the way to go as well you can only try????



Bait Fishing Eucumbene and Jindabyne. bait fishing is picking up after all that rain worms are the stand out bait.
Bait fishing has been picking up around most areas with the worms being the stand out bait. Just remember there’s no need to throw out to deep try to keep your worms close to the bank with the power bait make sure you only have a meter long lead and a small hook again not to deep most fish are in close.
Mudeyes have been hard to get and they will be for some time now but don’t worry the worms are working well.
Eucumbene Best places to fish are Seven gates, Rushes, frying pan, Anglers Reach, dam wall.
Jindabyne Best places to fish are Poo bay, Kalkite, east jindy, waste point and around the snowline caravan park.




TROLLING EUCUMBENE. not much has Changed around the lakes .
Eucumbene has been up and down better results around buckenderra with most fishermen using Minnows and Tassie Devils.
Most boats are getting the fish out in the deeper waters using tassies numbers y36, y48, 80, s11, 29, 50
After all this rain thing are going to get better with the water cooling down with the rainbows moving in closer and the browns people are starting to get mixed bags of fish.
Anglers Reach has been picking up with some good browns taking sting lures and blades over at the dam wall things have been good spinning of the banks and trolling.
Overall the trolling has been good in most areas on the lake.



TROLLING JINDABYNE
Jindabyne has been a little quite at times but with all the rain trolling around the Thredbo river mouth should be the place to be with plenty of food washing down the river. Not a bad idea to start looking for all the wash areas around the lake this is where you will find more activity and more food.
Best lures have been tassies, stings, blades
If you are up that way fishing let us know how you go!!!