Snowy Monaro Chapter

The Snowy region is renowned for having world-class fishing. Recreational fishing has historically been a big drawcard for tourism and is an important activity for those who live there.

Recreational fishing occurs throughout the region and is concentrated around the major lakes in the north-west including Lake Eucumbene and Lake Jindabyne and the major rivers; the Eucumbene, Snowy, Murrumbidgee and Thredbo rivers. The Snowy River region is primarily known for its trout stocking but was once a highly regarded and productive recreational Australian Bass fishery.

Unfortunately, recent years have seen the fishery decline from its former levels. The region is also home to some iconic yet threatened species of Australian native fish including the Macquarie perch, river blackfish, southern pygmy perch and stocky galaxias. Murray Cod and Golden Perch are found in the stretch of the Murrumbidgee River that runs through the region.

The chapter is focused on assisting with the restoration of fish habitat in the region, particularly with restoring degraded riparian zones.