Millbrook River Reservoir Fishing Guide, Adelaide Hills, South Australia

• Overview

  Millbrook River Reservoir falls in Adelaide Hills, part of South Australia. Salt water lies 24 km off. It sits higher than most water we list in South Australia. The closest town, Kersbrook, is 6.6 km away. Tea Tree Gully follows at 7.2 km, then Banksia Park at 7.2 km. Near neighbours include: Kangaroo Creek Reservoir 4.9 km away, Hope Valley Reservoir (12 km), South Para Reservoir 16 km away, Barossa Reservoir (20 km) and Kainka Wirra 21 km away. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Millbrook River Reservoir

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Public wildlife records from this area list perch, common carp, brown trout, goldfish and bream. Take it as evidence of what swims here, not a promise for one session. The shape of Millbrook River Reservoir rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 9°C in July and 21°C in February. Winter is a mild inconvenience here, nothing more. Spring, September into November, and autumn, March into May, are the strong stretches. Winter is cool and quiet, and often the most comfortable time to be out. That shapes the year on Millbrook River Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. You will be walking about 1.2 km from the nearest car park. Mapping shows a campsite some 980 m from the water. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. The nearest alternative is Kangaroo Creek Reservoir, 4.9 km out. Nothing on Millbrook River Reservoir should be assumed from this page alone.