Fishing Medlow in Blue Mountains, New South Wales

• Overview

  Medlow is listed under Blue Mountains, New South Wales. Country round the bank runs to open plain. By elevation it is in the upper part of our New South Wales listings. 2.8 km away sits Blackheath, the nearest town. The big place round here is Sydney, 87 km distant. More in the same country: Greaves 0.9 km away, Lake Burragorang out at 41 km and Prospect Reservoir 57 km away. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Medlow

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Nearby survey and observation records mention brown trout, Australian bass and goldfish. Records show what people reported, so treat the list as a guide to what lives in the area. At Medlow the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  January runs about 18°C on average, July about 6°C. It fishes twelve months of the year. Levels swing with the wet season, which moves the fishing about. The shoulder seasons either side of summer are the ones to aim for. It holds true on Medlow more years than not. Barometric swings often matter more than the calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. A carry of 1.4 km from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Greaves at 0.9 km is the sensible second choice. Confirm access to Medlow locally before you travel.