Plenty River Report

[bigwatkins]

hey all, i grew up in diamond creek and have never thought to fish the plenty river, a few of my mates have bought houses in doreen and mernda and have been fishing it and say they have never left without catching at least one carp some even caught on mcdonalds chips as bait, i was just wondering where about everyone is going as i know my mates are driving there 4x4 to get to their spot (that the mongrels havent shown me yet) was just wondering if this is the case for everyone??

[Mickc]

I have been near where it crosses bridge inn rd. what's everyone using for bait and what rigs.

[ChrisD]

30 years ago I used to fish the Plenty river through Appollo Parkways, from the bridge on plenty river drive north.
Spinners and worms were the go for redfin and eels, although dough under a float used to reap heaps of raoch, great fun as a kid.
never got up as far as mernda. my sister in law lives there now right across from the river and I keep eyeing it off, just haven't gotton round to giving it a crack yet.
At this time of the year I get a little worried about the snakes that seem to inhabit that area.

[Lorenzopace06]

Hey there guys, would be keen to wet a line in the plenty river but don't know where to head, could anyone point me to the roads or carparks to head too so I could give it a crack??? Bonanza sounds like you have the spot but could you share it with us plz

[Blue]

Just spent almost 2 hours trying to find a place to start from in the Plenty Gorge.I live in Whittlesea, am retired and looking for some where to get a "fish Fix" when the itch becomes unbearable. A little time back Boonanza talked with some enthusiasm about the Gorge but I've been down Bridge Rd, Gorge Rd,Hawkstowe, Shotters Rd and others and nowhere looked clear enough to walk in. I don't expect anyone to tell me their secret spots, I will do my own exploration, but please can some one just give me a starting point.
If you would prefer not to broadcast, could we PM?

[Boonanza]

Just spent almost 2 hours trying to find a place to start from in the Plenty Gorge.I live in Whittlesea, am retired and looking for some where to get a "fish Fix" when the itch becomes unbearable. A little time back Boonanza talked with some enthusiasm about the Gorge but I've been down Bridge Rd, Gorge Rd,Hawkstowe, Shotters Rd and others and nowhere looked clear enough to walk in. I don't expect anyone to tell me their secret spots, I will do my own exploration, but please can some one just give me a starting point.
If you would prefer not to broadcast, could we PM?

G'day Blue I fished down near Carome Homestead. The water is fantastic around there and if you want I am free sunday and could show around there if you want mate. :thumbsup:


Cheers Steve

[mox2012]

Yeah it is a good spot just don't ruin it for others and leave your rubbish lying around so sick of people trashing good fishing spots thanks

[Blue]

Thanks Steve, I'd like to do that Sunday, morning if possible, as my wife in hospital and need to visit.
I'm on if you like to call to arrange or give me a number to ring.

[Blue]

to mox2012, never been a problem with me mate,it just doesn't happen, I'm old school.

[Boonanza]

It might pay to take your number off your post Blue there can be trolls around. I will send you a PM and we will organise something for sunday morning mate :thumbsup:



Cheers Steve