Noosa River "Magic"

[Tropicaltrout]

Went up for a reco mission a couple of weeks ago and was completly taken by the place, It is a magic spot, I diddn't even wet a line I was to eager to see what was around the next bend, I am now waiting for the next good weekend to go again overnight, and I will fish this time! ;D

[Tropicaltrout]

info station

[Tropicaltrout]

mum, oh i mean lizard

[ele-phrez]

great looking place very fishy

[jackash]

Canoed through that section before, got stuck in the middle of the lake where the info station is with alot of wind and some sizeable waves.... wasnt fun. Awesome spot though, had a flick along way upstream but all i managed was a freshwater turtle :-/
OH well was a new species atleast
Jackash

[The_Walrus]

It's indeed a beautiful spot.

Use to spend much time bass fishing in the upper reaches but since they've made it difficult to launch boats from Harry's Hut and banned outboards past campsite 3, I haven't been there. That's a good 15 years ago.

Too many tourists up there now especially canoes & kayaks used by people who have no idea on how to handle those crafts.

Last time I was there, a mate & I were fishing in KinKin Creek (near the bank) when 2 canoes turned up and managed to hit us. We were just drifting ten feet off the bank and these idiots had 30 feet of clear water to pass us.

Luc

[woolybugger]

I used to venture up there quite alot about a year a so ago and used to do quite well.

The upper Noosa River, I found that where the river narrows and is very bendy, is good for flicking poppers for Bass. But be prepared to loose a few as they are very aggressive for their size and go straight into the snags to the unawares. Further along, before Harries Hut on the left hand side are alot of good snags.

We mainly fished the Kin Kin creek where we mostly targeted Tarpon on fly and caught alot as far up as the walking bridge (as you see in the photo) where the creek is very narrow and in summer is deafening from all the cycadas etc. This waterway is prestine waters full of Bass, Tarpon, Jack, Barra (apparently) and Bream in winter and schools of mullet.

Right up, the water is crystal clear like an aquarium and you can see fish everywhere, catching them is the problem. The tarpon, even though they average 20-40cm they pull like a freight train.

We use small clousers, deceivers, poppers and gurglers.

Like previous reports say, the only problem is crossing the lake if the wind gets right up as it does get very choppy, but if you are at the back of the boat driving, then you are fine however you have a great laugh watching the people at the front of the boat who get soaked...

[woolybugger]

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[woolybugger]

This one was only small, but put up a big fight on light gear.

[woolybugger]

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[Tropicaltrout]

got just the fly good on ya mate.... TT ;)

[frazzel72]

My old man and I use to go fishing/camping up there when I was a kid (20+ years ago), before all of the restrictions. I can still remember the pristine surroundings and beautiful tanin water to this day.

My most memorable catch was in the upper reaches when I overcasted a snag(intentionally of course ::) and blooped it up and down a few times. At about the same time as copping a spray from the old man about almost losing another lure, the most spectacular smash I had ever encountered grabbed it and all hell broke lose as he went snag hunting, especially for a 9 year old kid. It was great fun pulling him out.

The Noosa certainly planted the seed for wild bass fishing for me.

Cheers

Paul