Lake Jindabyne Trout

Snowy Mountains, NSW, Australia · Freshwater · Beginner

A big, cold Snowy Mountains lake stocked with browns, rainbows and Atlantic salmon. Troll the drop-offs, fish bait from the bank, or fly fish the edges on dark for cruising browns.

Getting there & access

  • Fish from: land-based or boat
  • Facilities: Basic toilets and picnic tables at designated access points

Snowy Hydro asks visitors to access the lake foreshore only through its designated access points, which generally have basic toilet and picnic facilities. Boating safety on the alpine lakes is enforced by Maritime NSW and fishing rules by Fisheries NSW. Check current NSW freshwater fishing rules before fishing.

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Species

  • brown trout
  • rainbow trout
  • Atlantic salmon

Best times to fish

  • Dawn and dusk
  • Evening rise in summer
  • Winter for lake browns

Recommended gear

Essential

  • Light spin or 5-6wt fly rod
  • Tasmanian Devil lures
  • PowerBait or scrub worms
  • Warm clothing

Optional

  • Boat or kayak
  • Lead core trolling line
  • Landing net

Regulations and requirements

  • NSW Recreational Fishing Fee required
  • Trout bag and size limits apply
  • Rivers upstream have seasonal closures — check NSW DPI

Rules change regularly — always confirm with the relevant fisheries authority before you fish.

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