State: Victoria
Approx. centre coordinates: -36.583331, 146.766663 (latitude, longitude)
Description
The Ovens River Basin extends from high altitude (1,200 m) forested mountains in the Great Dividing Range to the Murray River at Lake Mulwala. Almost two thirds of the Basin (south of Wangaratta) has steep mountains and hills and most of this is covered with forests. The main rivers (Ovens, Buffalo, Buckland and King) flow out from heavily forested areas into wide valleys of cleared farmland. Smaller tributaries such as the Rose River, Catherine River and Morses Creek all add to the great divesity of fishing that can be had in this catchment. Below the township of Porepunkah great Cod fishing can be had in season.
The Ovens River above Porepunkah can be accessed at many locations (refer fishing map access locater). The Buckland River has several camping and access points along the Buckland River Road and is easily navigable by two wheel drive. For access points along each tributary refer to the fishing map location points.
Points of Interest
Accommodation
Alpine Cottages, Big4 Bright Holiday Park, Edlin House, The Fox and Hound
Fishing Spot
Buckland Bridge, Buckland River, Camp Flat, Catherine River, Dandongadale River, Eurobin Creek, King River, Lake Buffalo, Lake Catani, Morses Creek, Nimmo Bridge Reserve, Rose River, Smoko Campground
Food & Beverage
Alpine Hotel, Blackbird Cafe, Coral Lee, Dr Mauve Bar & Lounge, Ginger Baker Cafe, Myrtleford Hotel Motel, Railway Motel, Sole E Luna, Star Hotel, The Wandi Pub
Information Service
Alpine Shire Council Visitor Information Centre
Medical Service
Project
Frosty Corner Ovens River Restoration, Habitat Restoration – Ovens River, Mayfly Rise, North East River Access, Ovens River Catchment
