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Eildon Pondage

Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2020 9:33 am
by Charlie8003
Hi Guys, planning an exploratory trip to Eildon Pondage on the weekend, drown a worm or 2 and flick a few lures around. I have never actually been there and was hoping you guys could recommend spots which may be worth a try?
As a bit of a novice any info greatly appreciated
Thanks Charlie

Re: Eildon Pondage

Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2020 9:52 am
by Sebb
You can catch fish anywhere there's access, mostly friendly access. Riverside Dr is one of the popular spot, I the old river bed is deep and within casting distance.
Try powerbait too. Tassie devil and spoon usually work there.

Visit the Eildon bait and tackle shop, grab some bait and they usually have a paper map to take and to show you the fishing spots.

Re: Eildon Pondage

Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2020 10:00 am
by Charlie8003
Thanks Sebb, yes the Eildon bait and tackle shop is my first stop

Re: Eildon Pondage

Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2020 7:59 am
by Robbie1950
Charlie, the best side I find to fish is the dam wall between the pondage and Goulburn river. Try powerbait particularly the salmon egg type, also the local dough you can buy from the tackle store in town works great too.

Re: Eildon Pondage

Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2020 6:30 pm
by Charlie8003
Thanks Robbie is access still off Riverside Drv?

Re: Eildon Pondage

Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2020 10:48 pm
by Irishfisherman
I’ve fished there a few times, it’s very hit and miss in my opinion. But generally when it’s on you’ll catch quite a few, I would recommend giving pink tassies a go at dawn and as mentioned power bait can also be pretty effective. This time last year I caught a spiny cray on worms, so that’s something else on offer if the fishing’s a bit slow. It’s a lovely place to fish either way.
Good luck!

Re: Eildon Pondage

Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2020 9:47 am
by hornet
I saw a guy catch half a dozen trout on pipi along what they call Bourke street at the wall end of it a few years ago.