REEF
The Four Mile Reef is the prime area for Snapper at present with plenty of fish coming from the bottom end averaging around the 2 Kg mark. The other reefs out from the Brothers and Goalen Head are also producing although you don't have to travel that far. There is also plenty of Morwong mixed in with them and for the present time the Leatherjackets seem to have "buggered" off.
GAME
Due to the offshore winds out wide the sea conditions have been very rough not allowing anglers a chance at what we suspect is a reasonable run of Southern Bluefin Tuna. Water temps are still around 17 - 18 deg. and we suspect there should be still Yellowfin and Albacore mixed in with the Bluefin, plus a very strong chance of sharks in burley trails.
ESTUARY
Due to the mini floods being experienced around Bermi at present fishing in the estuaries is likely to be difficult over the next week. Tailor may be an option around the edge of the dirty water at the entrance to Bermi Harbour, however I don't expect fishing to be any good until the flood waters clear slightly. Now virtually all lakes and rivers are open to the ocean, this will mean good fishing in Spring and the Summer months.
ROCK & BEACH
Offshore winds has allowed anglers access to both the Rocks and the Beaches. From the stones there are plenty of Drummer, a few Groper, Bream and Trevally which have been stirred by the rough weather. Salmon and Tailor are also around both from the rocks and the beaches. There are some good Bream and Mullet moving along the beaches with most of them holding their share of fish.
BASS
Due to recent rain and floods virtually no Bass Fishing is being done in either the River or the Dam. The floods will mean the Bass will have the opportunity to move around throughout the systems and therefore the fishing in the spring months should be very good, especially in the rivers.
TROUT
Recent rain in the mountains has meant the water levels have raised in the impoundments. Shore based fishing has improved with both Rainbows and Browns being taken on worms and Powerbait. Trolling is still very good for both Eucumbene and especially Jindabyne, in which levels are rising quicker than other dams.
