The Blue Mountains has traditionally been considered a marginal trout region. It’s susceptible to drought and the altitude above level and latitude means its prone to hot summers. However, the are plenty of rivers, creeks and dams in the area with rainbow, brown and, more recently, the odd tiger trout.
There are tiny creeks that run across farmland, remote mountain streams, larger rivers and a few lakes.
Many of the rivers and creeks are accessible via private property, while others have access through state forests and National Parks.
Access is probably one of the biggest barriers to fishing the Blue Mountains. It’s the type of place that takes years to “work out”. I’ve been fishing this region since I was a kid and I’m still discovering random streams or areas of access to places I knew about, but never worked out how to reach.
For that reason alone, most fishos keep their locations a secret. These creeks and rivers are delicate and don’t
