EmptyEskyJeffski Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 (edited) Wondering if anyone has ever fished this part of the lane cove river as I can’t find many posts referring to this section (upstream of weir) which is supposedly freshwater. After a bit of research I discovered fishing IS legal a wee way up the river. some questions I have - what kind of species live up there ? - what kind of gear/bait/lure is optimal? many thanks from the empty esky Edited February 2, 2020 by EmptyEskyJeffski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekD Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 (edited) I've fished up there (unsuccessfully) and probably wouldn't go back anytime soon. From what I remember it is lure only (no bait). I paid the reasonable fee (think it was $8) to get into the park, drove over the weir and found a parking spot really close (10 meters) to the water. It was a lovely day on the river. There were water dragons on the river bank. From a day on the water perspective it was fantastic. I had stuff showing on the fishfinder but didn't hook anything. What killed it for me apart from the lack of fish (that was likely user error) was the layer of scunge I had to clean off my kayak after I got home. Being upstream of the weir I was expecting both carp (I've caught them on lure but I wouldn't consider them to be a prolific lure taker) and bass. I'm used to bass being super aggressive but no joy on that day. The gear I took was bream gear. If I was going again I'd be bringing a few topwater lures (cicadas, poppers, sugapens), some Celta spinners and some SP grubs with a bit of in-built action I'm looking forward to hearing your fishing report if you do end up going. Edited February 2, 2020 by DerekD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastworm Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 I was having this exact conversation with someone yesterday, as I’ve been considering trying the upper Lane Cove for a couple of years now. I don’t have an issue with the scum on the kayak - I’ve been dealing with that after fishing the Nepean for so long. My issue is that I fish from a Hobie so was concerned about how much water there actually is up there and how skinny it gets, as I don’t want to be dragging it over rocks etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekD Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 (edited) 6 hours ago, lastworm said: My issue is that I fish from a Hobie so was concerned about how much water there actually is up there and how skinny it gets, as I don’t want to be dragging it over rocks etc. It wasn't a problem when I went up there. I have the Revolution with the ST turbo fins so that was my concern too. I just took my time and didn't rush. Water clarity was good enough to see any logs under water. Went into stealth mode (fins close to the hull) at a couple of locations like bends in the river. I got to see enough of the river that I wouldn't consider it a waste of time. Still bring a paddle for tight sections and turning. Edited February 3, 2020 by DerekD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastworm Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Yeah might need to give it a crack then. I'm only half an hour from there so it's a lot closer for me than the Nepean, and if I'm unsuccessful then it's no big deal. Any idea what time the gates open down there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3mf Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 yes down near the redbank park ,ive been fishing there quiet a few times, i have found that small swimming and surface lures are the best option for that. the quieter parts of river are best in my opinion as they are more untouched. best of luck and get the dogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekD Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Ok - Official park information: https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/lane-cove-national-park At a related site I also found the fishing restrictions map (non barbed hooks, catch and release, some shore based restrictions) for the park: http://www.friendsoflanecovenationalpark.org.au/Images/AboutThePark/Fishing_Restrictions_LCNP_2017.pdf Opening times (9am) and entry fees ($8 per day per car): http://www.friendsoflanecovenationalpark.org.au/AboutThePark/About_Lane_Cove_National_Park.htm Some more park information: http://www.friendsoflanecovenationalpark.org.au/AboutThePark/ThingsToDo.htm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmptyEskyJeffski Posted February 3, 2020 Author Share Posted February 3, 2020 (edited) 7 hours ago, 3mf said: yes down near the redbank park ,ive been fishing there quiet a few times, i have found that small swimming and surface lures are the best option for that. the quieter parts of river are best in my opinion as they are more untouched. best of luck and get the dogs Hahaha always striving for those 3 meteries mate. how much success did u have down there? Edited February 3, 2020 by EmptyEskyJeffski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmptyEskyJeffski Posted February 3, 2020 Author Share Posted February 3, 2020 4 hours ago, DerekD said: Ok - Official park information: https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/lane-cove-national-park At a related site I also found the fishing restrictions map (non barbed hooks, catch and release, some shore based restrictions) for the park: http://www.friendsoflanecovenationalpark.org.au/Images/AboutThePark/Fishing_Restrictions_LCNP_2017.pdf Opening times (9am) and entry fees ($8 per day per car): http://www.friendsoflanecovenationalpark.org.au/AboutThePark/About_Lane_Cove_National_Park.htm Some more park information: http://www.friendsoflanecovenationalpark.org.au/AboutThePark/ThingsToDo.htm Thanks alot, will give those lures u recommend a crack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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