Bridgewater Fishing
Bridgewater sits north of Bendigo and is a great spot for fishing on the Loddon River, where you can catch Yellowbelly, Murray Cod, and Carp. Some favourite places to fish are the Bridgewater Caravan Park foreshore, the Bridgewater Public Boat Ramp, and spots near the Bridgewater Bridge. The river near Lions Park and around the weir is also known for good catches.
Even though Bridgewater is a small town, the fishing here is often excellent. People regularly catch Redfin, Murray Cod, Yellowbelly, and the introduced European Carp. Redfin are often caught with small hardbody lures, soft plastics, or live worms. For Murray Cod, anglers usually use large spinnerbaits, hardbody lures, or baits like cheese or yabbies. Yellowbelly are often caught on vibes, small spinnerbaits, and worms; for carp, corn, bread, or dough baits are all very effective baits.
You can fish here all year, but keep in mind that Murray Cod are off-limits between September 1 and December 1 each year. You’ll need a current Victorian Recreational Fishing Licence unless you’re exempt, and it’s important to know the local bag and size limits for each species. Always check for the latest rules before you go fishing.
The best times to fish are usually at dawn and dusk, when fish are more active. You can catch fish during the day too, but your chances depend on the season and weather. Fish like Yellowbelly and Redfin are more active from late spring to early autumn. After rain, the river may look muddy, but this can actually help, especially for Murray Cod. Fishing can be slower in winter, but if you’re patient, you might still do well, especially on sunny days when the water warms up a bit.
Some of the best spots include river pools and areas with plenty of fallen trees and branches in the water.
Can Getfished tell if fish are biting at Bridgewater, today?
No. Because a forecast cannot truthfully guarantee whether fish are biting at a specific spot right now. Getfished shows the current fishing conditions instead: tide movement, solunar timing, weather, wind, pressure, marine conditions and fishing report derived species history.
Use this information to make informed decisions about where to fish, and to compare conditions across nearby locations. We hope you enjoy using Getfished to find your next great fishing spot!
✨Find out what we learned from analysing 20,000 fishing reports about moon times and fish told us.
Bridgewater is a location within the region of:
Bendigo.
