Broken River
Broken River
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The Broken River is a perennial inland waterway flowing through the Alpine and Northern Country regions of Victoria, forming part of the Goulburn Broken catchment. It is a significant fishery supporting a diverse population of native fish, with notable conservation efforts focused on enhancing habitat and populations for species like Macquarie perch and trout cod.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at Broken River and what's needed to catch them.
Find which waters have the species you want to catch
Australian Smelt
Retropinna semoni
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
Flathead Galaxias
Galaxias rostratus
Golden Perch
Macquaria ambigua
Macquarie Perch
Macquaria australasica
Mountain Galaxias
Galaxias olidus
Murray River Cod
Maccullochella peelii
Obscure Galaxias
Galaxias oliros
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
River Blackfish
Gadopsis marmoratus
Silver Perch
Bidyanus bidyanus
Tench
Tinca tinca
Trout Cod
Maccullochella macquariensis
Two-Spined Blackfish
Gadopsis bispinosus
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Broken 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.
Know where you can legally fish on Broken 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.
Victoria licenses and regulations
Victoria Boating Regulations
Official Safe Transport Victoria recreational boating page covering marine licence requirements, lifejacket and safety-equipment rules, speed and distance limits, and navigation rules.
Victoria Fishing License
Official Victorian Fisheries Authority page for buying a Recreational Fishing Licence (RFL), which covers all marine, estuarine and inland fishing. Required for most adult anglers unless exempt; short-term and multi-year options are available.
Victoria Fishing Regulations
Official VFA page listing size and bag limits and closed seasons for freshwater, marine and estuarine species, part of the Victorian Recreational Fishing Guide. A default bag limit applies to species not specifically listed.
Victoria Stream Access Laws
Victoria has no single dedicated stream-access page; this is the closest official angler-facing page - the VFA's guide to angler access along Crown land water frontages, explaining that the public may legally access licensed and unreserved Crown frontage.
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Broken River @ Goorambat (Casey Weir H. Gauge)
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