Lake Hume, NSW

Fishing Lake Hume

Top 10 Species

Landbased

• Ebden Reserve shoreline: This broad, grassy point offers excellent land-based access with gently sloping gravel banks that are perfect for bank-based lure casting. Anglers can target active golden perch and schooling redfin during late spring and summer. Casting small metal blades or inline spinners on light spinning tackle produces highly consistent action.
• Huon Reserve banks: Located along the Mitta Mitta Arm, these gravel shorelines are a favorite for shore-based bait anglers. Soaking large scrub worms or live yabbies along the clay drop-offs yields steady golden perch and redfin. First and last light are the peak times to fish this bank before boat traffic increases.
• Picnic Point rock wall: This prominent rocky breakwater structure holds excellent schools of redfin and native perch close to the banks. Wading the margins while casting small soft plastics or inline spinners is highly effective. Anglers should focus their efforts on the shaded structures and rocky pockets during sunny afternoons.
• Bowna Arm clay banks: These expansive clay flats and points are a prime location for casting spinnerbaits or soft vibes during spring. The shallow water warms rapidly, attracting active schools of golden perch feeding on small yabbies. Anglers should utilize long, accurate casts to avoid spooking fish in the clear, shallow water.
• Hume Dam Spillway banks: The deep-water pools below the massive concrete dam wall offer spectacular river-style land-based fishing. Spinning with heavy metal spoons or deep-diving hardbodies is highly successful for targeting large trout and native species. Wading with caution is advised as water levels can rise rapidly due to power station releases.

Offshore

• Yellowbelly Bank: This legendary rocky shoreline upstream of Bells Bay in the Bowna Arm is a premier boat casting destination. Boaters should target the submerged rocky reefs and fallen timber using soft vibes or hardbody minnows. The area is highly productive in spring when native species gather to feed in the warm shallows.
• Mitta Mitta Arm channels: These deep old river channels are an ideal area for boaters to cover vast expanses of water by trolling. Trolling medium-diving hardbodies that run comfortably at six to eight meters is a highly effective way to locate active golden perch. Boaters should look for suspended schools of baitfish on their sounder to locate active fish.
• Bethanga Bridge pylons: The massive concrete supports of this historic bridge provide incredible deep-water structure for native sport fish. Drifting close to the pylons while vertically jigging metal blades or casting heavy spinnerbaits is exceptionally deadly. Boaters must utilize electric motors to hold position safely in the deep, swirling water.
• Ludlows Cove: This sheltered, timber-lined cove offers excellent protection from strong winds and features rich aquatic structures. Drifting through the timber while casting chatterbaits or slow-rolling soft plastics on light jig heads is highly successful. This cove holds resident golden perch and redfin that bite well year-round.
• Bells Bay deep water: This expansive, deep basin area is a premier destination for boaters trolling for trout and native species. Trolling with downriggers or lead lines at depths of ten to fifteen meters is the most reliable way to target active fish. Boaters should make multiple passes around any prominent underwater points to trigger a strike.

Hot Spots

• Table Top Point: This prominent rocky reef rises from deep water, acting as an active hunting ground for larger Murray cod and golden perch.
• Kiewa River Junction: This flowing river mouth attracts schools of redfin and trout seeking cooler, oxygenated water in early summer.
• Wymah Ferry crossing pool: This deep channel section near the historic ferry path is excellent for vertical jigging with metal blades during autumn.
• Kookaburra Point: A long clay headland near the Bowna arm that holds cruising native species along deep weed edges.
• Bowna Creek Bridge pylons: Submerged concrete structures that provide exceptional ambush shelter for schooling yellowbelly.

Local Bait Tips

• Freshwater Shrimp: Freshwater shrimp can be collected by placing a legal NSW shrimp trap baited with oily fish or cat food along submerged weeds and logs. Trap dimensions must strictly comply with NSW DPI rules and be clearly marked with owner details.
• Mudeyes: Mudeyes are collected by gently sweeping a fine-mesh hand net through shallow, submerged aquatic weed beds or by hand-turning submerged rocks along lake edges. Collectors must carry a valid New South Wales recreational fishing fee receipt and keep their catch for personal use.
• Earthworms: Earthworms are harvested by digging with a hand spade in damp, rich soil beneath rotting logs in moist riparian zones. Hand gathering is fully legal across the state, but collection is strictly prohibited within national park boundaries without explicit authorization.

Boat Ramps

• Apex Park Boat Ramp:

  Apex Park Boat Ramp: Located at Apex Park, at the corner of Princes Highway and Marine Parade in Lakes Entrance, this facility sits on the Cunninghame Arm of the Gippsland Lakes. The concrete ramp is under redevelopment and its exact lane configuration is not specified. Staging is supported by an accessible, all-abilities floating pontoon jetty. Because of its close proximity to the Lakes Entrance ocean entrance, boaters face strong tidal currents, bar-crossing hazards, and localized shoaling. Additionally, vertical clearance is restricted by the Cunninghame Arm Footbridge, which has a height limit of 2.8 metres.

• Lake Hume Village Boat Ramp:

  Lake Hume Village Boat Ramp: Also known as the **Hume Weir Resort Boat Ramp**, this facility is positioned at **46 Ray Welsh Drive** within the Lake Hume Village, NSW, and is managed by the **Albury City Council**. The launching configuration consists of a **dual-lane concrete ramp** designed with a deeply extended gradient, though it lacks any staging pontoons, floating walkways, or boarding jetties. Operating within a non-tidal freshwater reservoir, the ramp has an **extended operational threshold reaching down to a 10% water level capacity** (with the physical toe terminating at 8% capacity, or 170.3 m AHD). Boaters must navigate **severe low-water shoaling hazards**, and a strict **5-knot speed limit** is enforced south of the Bethanga Bridge when water levels recede below 169.499 m AHD.

• Bowna Waters Reserve Boat Ramp:

  Bowna Waters Reserve Boat Ramp: Situated within the **Bowna Waters Reserve** on Lake Hume, NSW, this facility is managed by the **Albury City Council**. It features a **dual-lane concrete ramp** designed for reliable traction, without any staging pontoons, floating walkways, or boarding jetties. The ramp operates under a **dual-stage water level constraint**: the high-level concrete ramp is usable when storage is above 31%, whereas the **low-level concrete extension** allows launching down to a **15% threshold**, below which mud grounding and extreme shoaling hazards prevent safe launching. Registered under TfNSW ID 63 with a Fair condition rating and no launch fees, on-site facilities include **toilets, lighting, and BBQs**, with car-trailer parking listed as **11–20 spaces**.

Bait and Tackle

• Lake Vue Cafe: 37 Murray St, Lake Hume Village VIC 3691 | Phone: (02) 6049 8107
• APCO Albury: 997 Mate St, Albury NSW 2640 | Phone: (02) 6040 0699

Basecamp & Accom

• Lake Hume Tourist Park: 37 Murray Street, Lake Hume Village NSW 3691 | Phone: (02) 0649 8100
• Discovery Parks Lake Hume: Kosciuszko Road, Albury NSW 2640 | Phone: (02) 6049 8100
• Lake Hume Resort: 1 Lake Hume Resort Road, Lake Hume Village NSW 3691 | Phone: (02) 6049 8100

Emergency & Safety

• Emergency: 000 | Albury Police Station: 539-543 Olive St, Albury NSW 2640 | Phone: (02) 6023 9299