Merri Creek around Coburg.

[Rod Bender]

Hi Peoples
I had a look at Coburg Lake last week and was surprised at the clarity of water in the creek. I know a Rainbow trout was captured in the lake a while after the carp cull and a cod was caught from the creek at some point. Was wondering if anyone has targeted the creek with lures for any success? More importantly, I assume there is good access both upstream and downstream of the lake? This way I can find out for myself - I wouldn't expect to catch trout or cod but even reddies or carp on soft plastics would be fine!
cheers
Jim

[Woollies]

It's only clean because it hasn't rained much lately, once we get a bit of rain, it'll turn to coffee

[Rod Bender]

So what does it fish like when it is clean?
cheers
Jim

[Timi200]

Well if you wanna flick a few lures or plastics around, it should fish better with clean water.

[Woollies]

The fish are normally very flighty/spooky when it's clear

[Snapper Snatcher]

Merri and darebin creeks both look like awesome trout streams as they are both usually clear but I have only ever caught carp from them, apparently a few reddies in them too and I know of the odd rainbow in merri creek.

[Tangles_1]

When I was growing up there was not a lot in them but its quite possible that has changed.

[Kev209]

I've heard of trout being caught behind the old Kodak factory but that was a while ago :cheers:

[blamo10]

Well it's got blackfish in some areas and I reckon there could be the odd trout or more likely reddies when it's clear

[marckyg123]

Plenty of reddies in the merri creek