We had some nice fish caught of the bank a little small but still in good condition powerbait colours rainbow, sherbert, chunky cheese and orange powerbait. Winter in the high country is bitterly cold; however, the fishing can be ridiculously hot during the cooler months! Stan spent the day passing out an unbelievable amount of give away's and setting up a prize of a rod and reel for the first tuna caught over 30 lbs and a reel for the the first wahoo caught on a home made lure. Adjusting baits constantly until triggering a bite has been key. You also can get helpful information from the Fishing Forecast. If I get a knock, hook a fish, or even see a fish rise, Ill put in a little extra time in that spot. In most parts of Australia the BoM model will be more accurate but there some areas where GFS may prove more reliable. We spent an hour or so catching and releasing before heading to some new tuna grounds. Specials| The 2020/21 Snowy Trout Challenge is infull swing and some great 'tagged' fish have been caught in Lake Eucumbene, including this beauty by Mark Smith. Or am I just guilty of fanciful thinking again? The event was held over three days from Friday to Sunday, with the dinner and auction held . An unusual south wind made it difficult to catch these Yellowtail. Small Klinkhammers did the trick. If one of these periods occurs close to sunrise or sunset then feeding activity is higher again, and if the moon is in a new or full phase then the highest activity of the month can be expected. Back to News Fishing at Buckenderra was incredible this week by all reports.Dillon Luill aged 6 caught his first ever fish on a Tassie devil #36 it was a Brown trout at 1.5Kg. "One of the biggest lessons I've learnt on trout over the years is that the most subtle weather change can produce a short bite window. We are trying to get all of our gear ready for the rest of the trip. Day one was a travel day spent doing our usual fishing seminar, Stan passing out more swag, rigging, eating and napping in good weather. If you do not score results during the morning, try late into the afternoon. You're 10 day trial period will end on Mar 11, 2023, your We started our morning off at one of the lower banks. Situated on over 100 acres, our park is a popular spot for photographers, bird watchers and outdoor enthusiasts. So if the overall relative humidity is expected to reach around 95% then its likely dew will form in small patches. Unfortunately the 2020 and 2021 events were cancelled due to COVID-19. But it was literally freezing so I wasnt too sad when we headed back even though the conditions were perfect and a few fish were clomping away in the light ripple. It's the largest lake of the mighty Snowy Mountains Scheme, with over 145 sq km of shoreline. Needless to say we got out of there and headed up to where the weather is nice and there is a plethora of fish. We had lots of visitors and a lot of fish were caught the majority from the bank. Felt like we had a really good day but when we opened the fish hold we only had 2 fish. About the Lake. Location: Providence Arm John Herzog holding some of the trout caught during this memorable session. Hello Everyone, We ended they trip with 125 Yellowtail for 38 anglers, very good fishing and the water temperature was 63 degrees. Fishing reports for geraldton are updated each week, usually by Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, & Youtube. The landscape offers you a great base for fly fishing, as well as boating, sailing, water-skiing, swimming or just taking a peaceful stroll. Cemetery Point Tuesday Dec 4 looks to be the best weather window for those folks looking to fish with us. According to Andrew "One of the biggest lessons I've learnt on trout over the years is that the most subtle weather change can produce a short bite window. Not every day will there be a clear relationship between fish biting and major or minor periods as other factors are involved which affect a fishs willingness to feed. The weather was beautiful . Yens Bay, Buckenderra The group is a composite of Jim Holeman's group , Stan Vanderburg's , Clarence Cole and friends and a few others. Jarrod Casey caught a 8lb 3 oz on Y49 Tassie and it was 66.9cm long. Today 50 of our fish were of the 5 to 12 pound range, 75 of the nicer grade. 7 Day Forecast for Buckenderra Select Location MONDAY, 20 FEB Buckenderra, NSW 11C Wind 15 NE KM/H Gust Speed: 15 KM/H Forecast weather Buckenderra Location Type: Inland Select any day of the week for 1 day view Mon 20 Feb 29 C 14 C Live Tue 21 Feb 22 C 16 C Wed 22 Feb 17 C 11 C Thu 23 Feb 20 C 11 C Fri 24 Feb 24 C 11 C Sat 25 Feb 26 C Im just glad Phil witnessed the whole event because it was otherwise simply unbelieveable. Thursday morning. dodging and jetting around chasing down and eating microbes. We thought this might be a great place to build up a list of fishing tips and tricks. So those of us who can have been doing our best to spend as much time fishing as possible to help the economy of course. With Selwyn Snowfields, Thredbo and Perisher Resorts being only an hour away, Buckenderra Holiday Village is the perfect spot for your next winter holiday. Lake Eucumbene is 'the jewel in the crown' of all the Snowy Mountains lakes. A most excellent fly fishermen said to me recently after hed been there for 2 weeks, and tried everything in his fly repertoire: most of the fish came to one type of a woolly bugger or another. Home| Stealth is vital for success, as is an early start. Your feedback is valuable to the Fish Ranger team and other users of the site. Old Adaminaby, (chunky cheese, pink) Great food, great weather, great company. Allan caught a few nice fish, all on the fly. FISHING REPORT Even though the snow has started to fall in mountains we have our very enthusiastic fisherman still arriving at Buckenderra. Anglers of all types are catered for with some of the best trout fishing on our doorstep. Fish Rangers Solunar Calendar is calculated individually for each location and all times are pre-adjusted for daylight savings so you can use the calendar with ease. After lunch we dropped the anchor and started to get some school size tuna to bite. I was winding in when a fish exploded a rod length from the bank having chased the fly into shore Phil was watching out of the corner of his eye and thought Id tripped and fallen in, so big was the splash. lake levels, water temperatures, and other important information. If that means sinking the line, or using a bit of shot to get the fly down, then do it. In order to use Settings you must have an account and be logged in. Solunar Theory states that all wildlife have periods of heightened physical activity that correspond with the locations of the sun and the moon. We will be running everyday, so to get in on this fantastic winter fishing give the landing a call at 619-224-3383 and get your spots reserved. Technical Information The BoM (ADFD) model has a resolution of 3km in VIC & TAS and 6km in other states, it covers Australia out to a distance of 60nm from shore. You can EUCUMBENE 68% RISING Anglers Reach, Old Adaminaby, Braemer Bay, Providence, Are all fishing well again time is the key early start. Amenities The Eucumbene River may only be fished with fly or lure, i.e. Also on the trolling side of events Dennis Hinde caught a 10lb 5 oz brown on red and gold Tassie #43. He put them in water and removed them from all sunlight. Fishing smarter NOT Harder. A cloud-filtered moonrise seems to be auspicious for mudeye migration. At one point we were driving through 4 inches of hail with lightning and thunder crashing and banging all around at 1550 metres above sea level; then heading for Tumut almost a thousand metres lower in an eerie post storm calm. Early. If there is consensus between the forecast models there is a higher degree of confidence those conditions will prevail. update the fishing reports each week through the fishing season, reporting on fishing success, Arriving at the tuna grounds to slow fishing we where stoked to see it go wide open at dusk making it a great Tuna Dorado day in Slick Calm Weather. one's. Fishing atLake Eucumbene is one of lifes real pleasures. Major periods are defined as one hour each side of when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot, minor periods are defined as one hour each side of when the moon is rising or setting. The fish are in amazing condition, fat for their length. Having talked to one of our code group boats that had fair fishing on bigger grade tuna. Andrew McGovern is a well known and respected master trout catcher. Situatedon over 100 acres, our park is a popular spot for photographers, bird watchers and outdoor enthusiasts. We are rolling down today, mainly a rigging day. From Chimney Bay an as-ever beautiful Lake Eucumbene with a ripple full of prospect and more than enough blue sky to make a pair of sailors trousers, as Mum would say. A bait fished on 30lb flouro with a size 2-1/0 hook got most of our bites. For up-to-date information, look up the fishing report for the water of your choice. JINDABYNE 96% STEADY New Products| Today our first day of fishing was challenging. Anglers of all types are catered for with some of the best trout fishing on our doorstep. We will send you an email with activation link. By showing BOM and GFS models we can present two high quality independent forecasts. Down to the backing, aerobatics, and a close encounter with a snag. But.. in typical Bluefin fashion lately, the big ones came through and bit baits flylined on gear from 40-60 pound. If you believe any details about this location are incorrect or need updating please let us know. Late in the day we got into good fishing on 12 to 40 pound Yellowfin tuna that saved the day. 1 talking about this. You can sign up here or create an account and log in with Facebook now, This does not allow us to post to your Facebook page. Rainbow trout love eating yabbies, and if you can find an active yabby bank, it is possible to catch multiple numbers of trout from that one area. Andrew Badullovich sent in a report of wonderful trout fishing at Buckenderra Village. aarrghhhh!!!!). When relative humidity gets into the green zone at the top of the chart dew is expected to form on exposed surfaces. They are produced by different agencies and have different model physics so when they arrive at the same conclusion you can be more confident the forecast will be correct. Meanwhile, every trip is as memorable for the big fish dropped or broken off, as for all those caught. Fishing Report Update 17/01/2022: Print friendly version NEW PORKY'S LURE IN STOCK HAND MADE OVER 60 COLOURS "17GRAMS" ALL COLOURS ARE ONLINE NEW PEGRONS Remember send your Photos to info@alpineangler.com.au HEADLINES Please be sure to carry your PFD & fishing licences as NSW Maritimes are out. Still great weather. We use bilinear interpolation to provide forecasts true to the chosen location, be they on sea or land. Buckenderra - big fish! Buckenderra fishing report We had a great weekend at Buckenderra the weather was perfect the lake is still at 53.4%. Well that wasn't very fun. Trout Weight: 22.2lbs (10kg) The main game in the Snowies at the moment is Lake Eucumbene. Geoff described his catch as 'the best fish of his life'. Be sure to wear the appropriate thermal clothing, and a decent pair of thermal gumboots are a necessity as the banks are quite muddy and often frozen. Most all were over 30 lbs and lots over 40 lbs. Check your JUNK folder. About to sleep nicely in the 32 degree RSW fishhold. Day four we where hoping for a repeat on the wahoo that didn't happen. Adjust your tackle based on the mode of the fish. Today was a fun day to be on the water. 10-days Forecast, Add a link to this page from your website. This video contains a mostly complete time-lapse of the very long drive to lake Eucumbene which resides in the southern part of New South Wales near the Kosc. Online Store| Water levels have been great. For freshwater anglers from Maine to Virginia, these are the best lures for chain pickerel when other less-reliable targets won't cooperate. Eucumbene regular Allan Cunningham had a great day out at Buckenderra recently. Stocked with groceries, fuel, firewood, ice, fishing gear, coffee, hot food (seasonal) and handmade gifts. It's the afternoon of the 19th and we're almost to the grounds. The road in is in fantastic shape but the Snowy 2.0 works for the pipeline to Talbingo are well underway so theres a lot of machinery around, and a lot of digging going on. With 40% of the 430 tagged fish being released into Lake Eucumbene, that's approximately 170 tagged trout swimming around the lake itching to be caught. Trolling has been great with plenty of reports coming from most areas around the lake, Early morning starts are the key and as the sun gets higher move out into the deeper waters, Like Euc most Tassies are working well and Porkys, Overall Jindy has been getting some big fish Rainbows and Browns, Dont forget to try the new PEGRONS out working very well off shore and on, Spinning has been at its best with good results coming from all over the lake top to bottom, Best lures have been the new Tassie PEGRONS that really surprised me, Other lures are large spinners Celtas and others, The PEGRONS Lures have been working well around Rushes Bay and Frying Pan, Bait fishing is at its best all over the lake with worms being the standout bait, Yes we have Mudeyes but they wont last long very hard to get. payment system. Often the forecast is wrong, but if it's right and you're on the water. magic can happen". Your request to add a new location has been DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. You will be notified by email when the new location is available. One experiment that supported the theory was when Dr. Frank A. Click onour photo galleryor watch Andrew and Nick fromHook Line and Sinker tosee just how much fun your next holidayat Buckenderra couldbe!! lake levels, water temperatures, and other important information. Email Unrecognised. First time Eucumbene visitor Matt Perry spent a week up at the lake recently and caught a couple from his boat. Weather is still OK. Will check in in a few days. The next morning, there was a dense metre-wide black slick of insects on the windward shore like an oil spill. The abundance of food has at times made fishing tricky but there have always been a few to be caught day and night. 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