(The BOAT RAMP has a lot of parking and turning space and excellent access to the Lake.
So don't believe uninformed 'gossip' from outside the area.)
Enjoy our photos of Lake Eucumbene in Winter
Fishing Report by Lars
OUR PARK FISHERMEN REPORT:
After a long cold windy winter with plenty of snow and not much sunshine, it’s nice to see a few species of birds reappearing and singing their beautiful spring songs. This gives us all hope that winter is ending and we’re getting closer to the warmer weather and more enjoyable fishing ventures. I think I’m getting too old to freeze my butt off during the colder months!!!
I’m pretty sure we're in for a bumper of a season, as soon the snow starts melting into the rivers and creeks. They’re going to be running full and they’ll put water into Lake Eucumbene which will make us all very happy.
The
BOAT RAMP is working well
Fly Fishing – There’s not been much fly fishing during winter as the runner’s ice up and your fingers get blue and lifeless. But from now on you have a decent chance to pick up some cruising fish not far out from the bank. I prefer wet flies like woolly buggers, wooly worms, Mrs Simpsons and Hammers Killers to name a few.
Bait Fishing:You can use the combination of a smaller bardi grub one meter under a running sinker with 30cm trace, with power bait tied on half way between the grub and the sinker. With this you have to stay away from places with too much weed otherwise the grub will disappear into the weed and it will be hard for the fish to find.
Spinning - has been best in the late afternoon when a lot of fish are cruising close to the banks and are in easy reach. At this time of the year when the water is cool, you can find fish all through the day. Best fishing has been around the steeper banks and close to the trees.
Trolling – is very good and with the cooler water the fish are not as deep. You can start using your normal spinning rods for some flatlining, but I’m telling you I’m not going trolling without bringing my rods and reels with lead core line because they count for most of my catches. You probably all know by now that I prefer winged lures like Tassie Devil or Lofty’s Cobra. They’re cheaper than most other lures and they come in lots of different colors and patterns. That’s what you need if you fish year around like me. Trout like different colors during morning, midday and evening, so if you put a lure on in the morning and don’t get any fish - change the color until something happens. Good colors for this time of year are Pink, Orange and Golden with some red and black patterns. One of my many favourites is a Rainbow pattern with pink, green and silver. For the best places to troll come and see me when you book in and I’ll give you a rundown on lures and the most productive places.
CREEKS - Closed to 3.10-08
PLEASE NOTE: I know I’ve said this before, but remember to
dress sensibly. We’re going to have
lovely warm Spring days soon and this makes us all very happy. Just remember to carry some warm clothes, so
if the weather changes quickly YOU’RE PREPARED.
See you soon!!
FROM LARS
Updated: 26.8-08
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| Our Fly Fishing record holder Steve, who caught this lovely 13.75 lb Brown in June 2001. | |