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Maribyrnong River Basin
In this basin two main tributary streams
Deep Creek and
Jacksons
Creek combine to form the
Maribyrnong River which then flows through
Melbourne and into the sea. The tributary streams are deeply
entrenched in rolling grazing and agricultural country, as is the
Maribyrnong River until it reaches the urban area. Access is
generally confined to road crossings and some stream frontage
sections. Most of the system above Keilor is surrounded by private
land under old land titles which have ownership to the top of the
bank or the stream centre. Most of the better sections of water run
through private property, and prior permission to fish may be
required. Water extraction and the construction of farm dams on
numerous farmlets has decreased instream flow and the amount of
habitat suitable for trout. Adequate self-sustaining trout
populations exist where suitable habitat is available. There is a
variety of fish with trout and eels being most abundant. Individual
catches of trout are not large, but fish are usually of reasonable
size and in fair condition.
 Maribyrnong
Basin Map View
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