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Lake Coleridge
Landlocked Chinook salmon which are the
most common catch in this large and popular lake. The best
access points to the lake are at the Intake (off Mr Algidus
Road), Ryton Bay (turn left off Harper Road just before the
Ryton River bridge) and Harper Bay (continue up Harper Road
after crossing the Ryton Bridge, through the Harper village
and turn left after crossing the Harper River).
For further information, see Lake
Coleridge |
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Lake Evelyn
This lake is most easily accessed by
turning into the Lake Ida / Mt Olympus Road, parking a few
hundred metres down the road and walking over to the lake.
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Lake Selfe
The shingle fan on the north-western side
of the lake is a popular spot for spin anglers. |
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Lake Henrietta
This lake does not receive a lot of angling
pressure as it is mostly surrounded by swamp. However, careful
anglers can be rewarded with good fishing. |
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Lakes Ida and Little Ida
Turn right (signposted) off Harper Road
onto the Lake Ida / Mt Olympus Road. This is a private road
but is generally open to the public. Travel down this road
before turning left (signposted) toward Lake Ida. Little Lake
Ida can be reached by walking to the top of the main lake
and over a small shingle fan. |
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Lake Catherine (Monck)
Continue down the Mt Olympus Road past
the turnoff to Lake Ida for 1.6km before taking the small
track on the left. Cross the river (if the track is intact)
and stop at the locked gate at the track end. A 200m walk
is required to reach the lake. |
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Lake Lilian
Lake Lilian is accessed through Glenthorne
Station. Permission must be obtained from the station to use
the road which runs up the Harper Valley from the top of Lake
Coleridge. Once permission has been obtained, drive up the
southern side of the river until reaching the Lilian Stream.
Walk up the Lilian Stream for fifteen minutes to reach the
lake. |
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Lake Georgina
A nice little lake which anglers can walk
right around during a fishing session. |
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Lake Lyndon
This lake can be accessed from Lake Coleridge
via the Lyndon (or dry weather) Road or directly off SH73
just over Porters Pass. Good populations of rainbow and brown
trout are present. |
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Lake Rubicon
This is a seldom visited lake which lies
in the foothills to the east of Porters Pass. Access is through
Brooksdale Station, which can be accessed on SH73, a short
distance east of Porters Pass. Permission should be obtained
from the station in advance of a visit. The lake is a one
hour walk from the homestead. |
