Bega River

Flowing through New South Wales, Australia, Bega River is a river that suits anglers willing to walk a bank. Most fish at Bega River hold in identifiable lies — the same eddies, drop-offs, and shaded undercuts produce trip after trip. After heavy rain, Bega River can colour up and rise quickly; that's often when bigger predators come out to feed, but wading conditions get dangerous.

Location

-36.7085, 149.9665 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Japanese meagreBluefishWhite trevallySand sillagoDusky flatheadSouthern black bream

Fishing Techniques

• For Japanese meagre

  Target Japanese meagre during low light conditions or at night, and work lures slowly and methodically near structure.

• For Bluefish

  Bluefish are aggressive; use wire leaders to prevent bite-offs and retrieve lures at a fast pace to trigger strikes.

• For White trevally

  White trevally often school, so locate the school and work it thoroughly. Vary retrieve speeds to see what they prefer.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Bega River.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Bega River, make sure your licence covers New South Wales, Australia and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.

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