Cam River

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

Location

-41.0479, 145.8351 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

White trevallyBlue-spotted flatheadStriped mulletBlue-throated wrassePort Jackson sharkEastern Australian salmon

Fishing Techniques

• For White trevally

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

• For Blue-spotted flathead

  Target sandy or muddy bottoms near weed beds or structure, as these are prime ambush points for Blue-spotted flathead.

• For Striped mullet

  Use a slow, steady retrieve when using lures, as mullet are not aggressive strikers; Chumming with bread can concentrate mullet in an area.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Cam River.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Cam River, make sure your licence covers Tasmania, 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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