Fishing the rivers and streams of the Central Tablelands can be challenging if you choose the wrong location or the wrong tackle.  This part of the website has been designed to give you general information about different fishing locations, including tips on where and when to fish and what fishing methods often work well in each areas.

It should be stressed that the information in this section should not be taken as a rule book of how you must fish. On its day, just about any method can work. You should use the fishing methods that you are comfortable with, but if they don't work try some of the tips, tricks and methods you find here.

You should always check it is ok to access a fishing spots with the land manager before you fish.

In recent years drought has meant many rivers flowed at only a trickle for extended periods, fish numbers have plummeted in some areas as a result. However around the larger water storages and in some of the more remote sections of river good fish populations still abound.

When fishing in remote areas make sure you have appropriate communications equipment such as a Sat Phone or EPIRB (if there is no mobile coverage) and always carry a first aid kit. Never fish alone.

Temperatures go up and down rapidly on the Central Tablelands so make sure you have warm clothing (rain shell, thermals and beanie) in case it gets cold. Sun protection (hat, sunscreen and polarised sunglasses) all year round when fishing during the day.

If you would like tips on stream craft follow the link below.

Stream fishing tips

Safe and happy fishing