Murrumbidgee

Water type: River
Climates: Arid (desert), Subtropical, Temperate
Country: Australia

The Murrumbidgee River is a major tributary of the Murray River within the Murray–Darling basin and the second longest river in Australia. It flows through the Australian state of New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory, descending 1,500 metres (4,900 ft) over 1,485 kilometres (923 mi), generally in a west-northwesterly direction from the foot of Peppercorn Hill in the Fiery Range of the Snowy Mountains towards its confluence with the Murray River near Boundary Bend.

Fishing

The prime target species for anglers is the Murray Cod, followed by Golden Perch (Yellow Belly), Trout and Murray Crayfish. A NSW Recreational Fishing Fee (License) is required. There are fishing closures near weirs and fishing gear restrictions generally apply.

In the Upper Murrumbidgee catchment, there are 5 major feral fish species: common carp, redfin perch, eastern gambusia, oriental weatherloach, and goldfish.