Macquarie River angler access improvements

The Inland Fisheries Service recently completed additional work to improve angler access on the Macquarie River. New infrastructure such as stiles, footbridges and duckboarding, has been installed upstream of Woolmers Bridge. These enhancements, including additional access points, are shown in the second edition of the Macquarie River angler access brochure, which is available to download here.

The Macquarie River has an excellent reputation as a fly fishing meadow-stream. In recent years, angler access to stretches of prime angling water has been greatly improved through the work of the IFS. This angler access work includes negotiating access with private landholders, identifying formal access points and building infrastructure such as fence stiles, signage, gates and footbridges.

These latest improvements for angler access come amidst reports of good spinner hatches and improved fishing on the Macquarie River this season.