Wanting To Go Fishing In Bright?
Who doesn’t love a quiet afternoon sitting on the banks of your favorite river, rod in hand with an esky and a few brews. This is part of the Australian lifestyle, and personally, fishing in bright is what does it for me. With two popular rivers flowing through the area, there is always a chance to walk home with a proud catch to boot. lets not forget the lakes as well, where a combination of bait fishers, and fly fishermen can be found all year round all after than elusive big catch.
The Keiwa River presents one of the easiest to access spots to chase a catch, however it is on the opposite side of the Tawonga Gap. Although this river is usually most popular with spin fishing in bright, it can be hard at times to find your spot, if it hasn’t been taken already. Located in the centre of the Kiewa Valley, encompassing views over the imposing bulk of Mt Bogong, this is a peaceful place to cast a few lines in, with the temptation of bringing home a few Brown of Rainbow Trout being all too great.
Ranging from being wild in its upper reaches, to being calm and tranquil further down the valley, the Ovens River really does suit all kinds of people who are looking to go fishing in Bright. Further down the valley, fly fishing conditions are ideal, situated amongst the trees that line the river, you can easy blend in with the flies from the trees, and snag a good catch by dropping a few flies..
Further up the river towards Bright, spin fishing is also popular, along with bait fishing, in particular, berley casting. This method involves a wide spread of bait, that almost always lands a good few bites, although the catch is generally small, but fun either way.
Located behind the massif of Mt Buffalo, fly fishing opportunities are aplenty on the beautiful shores of Lake Buffalo, What a better way to spend a weekend away than on the shore of one of the most secluded lakes in Victoria, with a rod in hand. In all seasons, this spot is very popular amongst those who want to experience fly fishing in Bright, and as expected, the chances of pulling in a good catch is quite high if you find the right spot. Although Lake Buffalo is nowhere near as frequented as the nearby Kiewa and Ovens Rivers, this is more one of those spots that your father told you about, spilling memories of those impossible catches when he was younger. Lake Buffalo, as secluded as it is, is really one of those spots that allows you to take in the surroundings, whilst enjoying time away from the big cities.
I must say however that if you do plan on fishing in Bright, you are going to have to obtain a fishing license, as it is a requirement by law that all people who plan on fishing in Australian waters must have one. As the cost of obtaining a license is quite low (no more than the cost of a beer or two at the local pub!), in most cases this is not a problem, with many stores in Bright offering these over the counter.
So, what is the attraction to fishing in Bright? Personally, the idea of sitting on a river bank with an esky containing a few beers and snacks, enjoying the views of the snow capped peaks that reflect off the water, this is my idea of seclusion, and most definitely, almost any grown mans perfect idea of a quiet Sunday. So, let me ask you now… do you need any other reason to come and see Bright Victoria?
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