The Branch River
The Branch River
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The Branch River is a freshwater watercourse flowing through the Mid North Coast and Upper Hunter regions of New South Wales. It is part of the Mid-Coast Council river system, offering a scenic and accessible fishing environment within a rural setting.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at The Branch River and what's needed to catch them.
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Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on The Branch River. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.
Productive fishing locations are found around any significant structure that provides cover. Target the deeper pools, especially those with submerged timber or rocky ledges. Undercut banks along bends in the river are also prime ambush points for bass. Confluences where smaller creeks enter the main river often concentrate forage and attract predatory fish.
Know where you can legally fish on The Branch River
See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.
New South Wales licenses and regulations
New South Wales Boating Regulations
Official Transport for NSW (NSW Maritime) hub for safety and rules on NSW waterways, including the Boating Handbook, lifejacket and safety-equipment requirements, and navigation and speed rules.
New South Wales Fishing License
Official Service NSW page for the NSW recreational fishing fee/licence. Anyone fishing NSW waters (fresh or salt) must pay the recreational fishing fee and carry the receipt unless exempt. See the page for current fees and exemptions.
New South Wales Fishing Regulations
Official NSW DPIRD Fisheries hub for recreational fishing rules, covering saltwater and freshwater bag and size limits, possession limits, gear rules and closures.
New South Wales Stream Access Laws
Official NSW DPIRD Fisheries Angler Access page - NSW's closest equivalent to a stream-access page. Explains the public right to fish tidal waters, legal stream access via public land, and that crossing private land needs the owner's permission.
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Water and weather conditions (10 day forecast)
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