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Ryans Creek, Benalla
An excellent trout stream above Loombah and Mccall Say Weirs, but
access is limited and fishing difficult because of overhanging
vegetation. Spiny freshwater crayfish and brown trout occur
throughout the stream. Loombah and Mccall Say Weirs are domestic
water supplies, closed to fishing.
Above Loombah Weir
A fast flowing stream, in forested country, gravel and rock bed.
Some siltation from forestry activities. Carries mainly small brown
trout average 220g, occasional rainbow trout, river blackfish and
trout cod. Accessible only on foot. Stocking of trout cod commenced
in 1988 as part of the Department of Primary Industries's program to establish another
population of this endangered native fish. Results of this program
appear to have been very successful with trout cod to 400g being
recovered in 1990.
Downstream from Loombah Weir
Flows through open grazing country, slow runs and pools, mud and
sand bed. Stream has been adversely modified by stock grazing and
riparian vegetation removal, leading to many of the deeper holes
silting up. Carries mainly brown trout average 500g, maximum 1. 2 kg
with river blackfish to 120g, carp, redfin to 500g and goldfish.
Biennial stocking by the Department of a small number of trout was
suspended in 1989 and replaced by trout cod stocking.
Note: The taking of trout cod from Victorian Inland Waters is prohibited.
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