REEF
As mentioned, the Reef Fishing is very good at present and just about all reef systems are holding their share of fish. Both Blue and Jackass Morwong are the most common catch at present although mixed in are some very nice Snapper, Ocean Perch, a few Leatherjacket and some very nice Tiger Flathead on the fringes of the reefs.
GAME
Cool water temps of around 16 deg. seem to be having an effect on any Game Fish. This is to be expected at this time of year as August is notoriously the worst month of the year for Game Fishing in these waters. For those wishing to brave the elements burley trails may attract some Sharks.
ESTUARY
It is pleasing to see the amount of fish holding in the Bermi River, around the bridge area, before moving into the system with the incoming tides. Looking from the bridge, anglers can polaroid the many Bream, Blackfish, Trevally and Whiting. Once located it's as simple as casting nippers in amongst the schools, which results with an instant hook up.
ROCK & BEACH
To the south Barragoot and Cuttagee beaches have some excellent gutters which are holding plentiful numbers of good Salmon. Paternoster rigs, using Pilchards or strips of Tuna, as well as the casting of lures, will account for any number of the Salmon. To the north, Camel Rock beach also is holding its share.
BASS
Warmer than usual weather conditions is indicating there could be an early spring and with this the Bass in Brogo may become active a lot earlier this season. At present there has been no reports on any regular catches of Bass within our area and I suspect it will stay this way for quite a few more weeks.
TROUT
There are plenty of people up in the Snowy Mountains making use of the good snow conditions this season and sadly very few are up there fishing. The actual sad part about this, is the fishing in Jindabyne is especially good at present with large numbers of fish being taken on the troll and Eucumbene is also supplying similar action.
