Hill River

Running through South Australia, Australia, Hill River is the kind of stream that fishes well at the right water level. Drop a lure or fly into the bubble line at the head of a pool and let the current swing it past holding fish. Long, slow glides at Hill River hold the bigger fish; the broken water above and below holds the smaller, more aggressive ones. Stay quiet on the bank — river fish are easily spooked.

Location

-33.5333, 138.6330 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species Reported in South Australia

These species are commonly caught at fishing spots across South Australia. Conditions at Hill River may vary.

Common carpEastern Australian salmonEuropean perchJapanese meagreKing George whitingSouthern calamari

Fishing Techniques

• For Common carp

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

• For Eastern Australian salmon

  Eastern Australian salmon often school, so if you catch one, keep fishing the same area; they are aggressive feeders and readily strike at moving targets.

• 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 reported in South Australia.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Hill River, make sure your licence covers South Australia, 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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