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25.01.2022 This is part of a five-kilometer section of the Goobarragandra River that Snowy Valleys Flyfishing has been given access to. The owners also have B&B on the property so if you wish you can do an overnight there as well. The owners are going to set up bench tables under the shade so that fishermen can relax in the shade on a hot afternoon before continuing to explore the picturesque water.

24.01.2022 A glorious morning on the upper Gooberagandra River where we guided two people who had never experienced flyfishing before. The water was around 17 degrees and although no fish were taken we did see two small trout

23.01.2022 In my previous post, I discussed the Bushfires saying that until there was an end in sight I would not talk about fishing prospects for the rest of the 2019/2020 Trout Season. You may have seen reports about the impact of Ash coming down Jounima Creek and entering Jounima Dam. Looking at the small picturesque dam now we see the water black with Ash and where it's flowing into the Dam it looks more like syrup. Sadly if this continues it could smother the habitat killing the fi...sh and aquatic life. As for other creeks and rivers in the area, some may be impacted while others will continue as before. In the Alpine area, I have been told the upper Yarangobilly River escaped but the fire went through the country near the Yarrangobilly Caves so this water could possibly be impacted. The photo shows the lower Gooberagandra River and although it's muddy because of good rain upstream there is no Ash so we can expect fishing to continue as before. As to rainfall, the whole southern area into Victoria has received good rain in the past few days. Although it isn't drought-breaking rain its certainly good news for our RFS people fighting the fires. Once we get a better idea of how the fishing in South West NSW will be affected I will hopefully write an even better picture. See more

23.01.2022 I want to add to the post I released yesterday. The Jounima Creek flows through a very steep ‘V’ Shaped River Valley and the fire burnt right through that area. Due to the incredibly steep valley, we are seeing Ash washing down into the Creek and subsequently into the Dam. If we consider the classic ‘U’ shaped valley where there is a larger Riparian Zone I believe that the impact of Ash into the river will be far less and so fishing shouldn’t be too seriously affected. Hopef...ully the same goes for Blowering Dam. Obviously, we are going to see the Ash from the small Jounima Dam upstream enter Blowering, but I am hopeful that due to its far greater surface area the effect of Ash on the Ecosystem will be greatly reduced. Anyway, I hope this is correct. My advice will be to keep your fly-lines in good order for the Autumn when we will see lower water temperatures and good flows in the rivers. Remember that around late March/April we will see the Tumut River return to a normal flow which should mean excellent nymphing for the Flyfisher. Just another update on water flow in the creeks and rivers around here. After three days of good rain, all streams are running much better. Due to rain in the irrigation area, they are not releasing as much water into the Tumut River (3437ML/Day). The Nimbo is 196 ML/day while the Goobarragandra at Macs Crossing is 123.7 ML/day. Due to the rain, the water temperatures in all streams are much lower. The photo is the Tumut River in early May last year. At these levels, it offers some good nymph fishing. See more

22.01.2022 To everyone who has liked Snowy Valleys Flyfishing Facebook Page a huge thank you.

20.01.2022 The past week has been very hot with temperatures hitting the 40-degree mark two days in a row. This has resulted in reduced flow rates and warmer water temperatures in the small creeks. The Goobarragandra River still has a reasonable flow and the water temperature is still acceptable. Up in the Alpine Area, the streams are flowing nicely and the water is quite cool. Currently, we are taking a number of pre-Christmas bookings so it pays to book well ahead. If you don't have your own tackle and equipment we can provide you with a rod reel and flies for your guided tour. The photograph shows one of our guides instructing a client in fly casting.

15.01.2022 This is the mid-Gilmore Creek after a good storm up in the catchment area. The encouraging thing here is that although the upper Gilmore was impacted by the bushfire the water is brown from soil washed into the creek rather than black from Ash. I have checked the rocks on the bottom and have had the same result which means that trout fishing in this creek will not be affected by the recent fires.

14.01.2022 The upper Adelong Creek is an area affected by the recent fires that burned through the Batlow area. Today I visited this very pretty stream to learn that it has been impacted by the Ash that many of our rivers and dams in the area. I took three water samples and found that there were particles of ash floating in the water. The main concern is that the rocks and bottom of the creek has a sludge of ash covering it. Although this is not good it is not as bad as the Jounama Creek which is flowing more like molasses and the Jounama Pondage has a thick film of ash covering the entire surface. Obviously, we will see a loss of fish as well as the killing of water plants and aquatic insects. Once the water is running clear it will be necessary for the restocking of fresh fry and/or fingerlings. The photo is of the Adelong Creek in better times.

13.01.2022 The weather has been variable with a period of winter-like conditions over the first three days of December which saw snow above 1400 meters and light frosts around Batlow. Since then we have experienced both mild and hot days with cool nights. Although it means water temperature is kept at a reasonable level the fishing has been affected. Up in the Alpine area, the water is cold although the fishing has been variable. I fished the upper Murrumbidgee taking one brown trout on a #14 Royal Wulf. The photo shows where the Tumut River enters the Nimbo which is a twenty-kilometer Anabranch of the Tumut River. The flow in the Tumut was around the 4,400 megaliters a day while the Nimbo was close to 295 megaliters.

13.01.2022 The bushfires in the Snowy Valleys Area have caused widespread damage and the rivers and creeks are low but we do have rainfall being forecast with some reasonable falls being suggested. Hopefully, this rain will assist our hard-working firefighters to get the upper hand on this devastating fire. As to fishing prospects later this season: I will not give any thoughts until we see what the future brings. The photo shows the fiery sunset on the 4 January.

10.01.2022 Although the morning became very hot our clients really enjoyed the experience and went away with the skill of how to cast a flyline, basic stream craft and what the trout eats. The photo shows our clients sharing a moment on the water.

08.01.2022 We guided all-day yesterday and our afternoon client was a 16-year-old wishing learn about Fly Casting, Stream Craft and about what trout eat and the flies that represent them. He had an #8 weight rod which for trout fishing is a bit too heavy: we gave him one of our Entry Series #4 weight Echo Fly Rod with a #5 weight forward Fly Line to use. We recommend either a #4 or #5 weight for the smaller waters of NSW and Victoria. If fishing Tasmania or New Zealand where you can encounter much bigger fish I would suggest a #5 or #6 weight rod. The photo is of our young client fishing the Goobarragandra River.

05.01.2022 Another great morning guiding on the Gooberagandra River at Elm Cottage Eco Retreat 20 minutes out of Tumut. Our client wanted to perfect his casting and learn more about stream craft and the world of the trout. The photo is of our client being instructed by one of our new guides.