Fish Lake Eucumbene and the Mountain Rivers
The Snowy Mountains are renowned for freshwater fishing. Lake
Eucumbene and nearby rivers are stocked with brown trout and rainbow
trout.
Try your hand at fly, spinner, trolling or bait fishing.
Bait and fishing tackle, boat hire and fishing charters are available around Adaminaby and Lake Eucumbene, with friendly advice from experienced fishers.
Snowy Trout Challenge
This season's Snowy Trout Challenge runs from October to April. ANYONE who can catch a fish has the chance to win some fantastic prizes.
600 tagged rainbow trout have been released this season into the Snowy Mountains lakes. The numbered tag is easy to see. This year's tag colour is GREEN.
How do I take part in the Challenge?
Simply come and fish!
Come as often as you want up to 30 April 2025. If you catch a tagged trout, tke a photo of your fish & tag and register your catch.
What should I do if I catch a tagged trout?
Check the Challenge Facebook page, their website or the Terms & Conditions for instructions on how to record your catch and enter the prize draw.
More about the Trout Challenge
The trout are released from Gaden Trout Hatchery
You can find all the terms and conditions and more information on the Snowy Trout Challenge Facebook page and on the Challenge website.
Sponsorship Opportunity
Are you a local business, interested in becoming a sponsor of the Snowy Trout Challenge next year? Contact the Challenge organisers to be part of this popular event.
Snowy Mountains Trout Festival
The Snowy Mountains flyfishing festival in November attracts anglers from all over Australia.
The competition is held at a range of locations around the Snowy Mountains. As well as individual competitions, there are daily secret weight prizes, team events and the fabulous competitors' raffle. More info