Access map

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 The nature of this river changes quite markedly throughout its length. The lower tidal reaches are tidal and best fished from half tide to low water when the fish are more confined to channels. Spinners are the best option for these fish that tend to feed on whitebait and other small fish.

The middle reaches tend to be very exposed to the strong winds that can blow here. This section is mostly braided and the fish feed in the edge of fast water and at the base of ripples. The middle of the day is best for fly fishing while the mornings are best for spinning. Look for areas near willow trees or here some deeper water flows past overhanging vegetation.

Above Jacobs Bridge is where the best fishing can be found. The river is  faster flowing and  is over big cobbles and rocks, especially in the headwaters. There is good structure to the river and has a more stable bed providing better habitat and food.

Headwaters

Access to the headwaters is by four-wheel drive from a farm track beyond the old Dunrobin Station.

Upper reaches:

Above Jacobs Bridge there is access from the Dunrobin Valley road across private farmland.

Middle reaches:

Access to the middle reaches is from the roads which follow the banks and at the four bridges which cross the river at various points.

Lower reaches

From Gummies Bush and Thornbury bridges

Estuary

From Riverton

Flies:
Mayfly patterns

Spinners: Veltic, and toby.