Bell River

Bell River, in New South Wales, Australia, is a river where current dictates almost everything. Rocks, undercut banks, and fallen timber are the obvious targets, but the productive water at Bell River is often the seam between two current speeds — that's where fish wait for food to drift past. Match the size of your bait or lure to whatever insects, baitfish, or crayfish you can see in the water.

Location

-32.8902, 148.9502 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Murray codCommon carpEuropean perchGolden perch

Fishing Techniques

• For Murray cod

  Target structure like fallen trees, rocky outcrops, and undercut banks, as Murray cod are ambush predators.

• For Common carp

  Pre-bait the area with a similar bait you plan to fish with to attract carp and increase your chances.

• For European perch

  Vary your retrieve speed and lure depth until you find what the perch are responding to on that day, and use light line.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Bell River.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Bell River should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for New South Wales before the trip. A quick weather check the morning of helps too — wind direction in particular can make or break a session at a spot like Bell River.

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