The Snowy River is one of Australia's most iconic and storied waterways, flowing from the high alpine country of Kosciuszko National Park in New South Wales through dramatic gorge country into Victoria. Beginning at an elevation of approximately 1,700 meters near Charlotte's Pass — making it one of the highest rivers on the continent — the Snowy descends through breathtaking mountain landscapes, rocky ridges, snow gum forests, and wildflower meadows before carving its way through remote gorges and wilderness that few anglers ever have the privilege of experiencing. The river's character shifts dramatically along its length, from intimate alpine streams in the upper reaches to powerful, boulder-strewn gorge water in its lower Victorian sections. The Snowy Hydro Scheme, constructed between 1949 and 1979 and comprising eight power stations and 16 major dams, has profoundly shaped the river's hydrology and ecology. Water releases from Snowy Hydro infrastructure can cause significant and sudden flow fluctuations, particularly in the section between Guthega and Lake Jindabyne, which is an important consideration for anglers planning any trip to the river.