Omeo - Big River Fishing and Outdoors
Big River Fishing and Outdoors is a fishing and outdoor equipment business in Omeo that also offers guided fly-fishing adventures throughout Victoria's magnificent High Country.
Visitors can book fishing experiences led by knowledgeable local guides, with options ranging from introductory fly-fishing lessons to full-day excursions and multi-day wilderness adventures.
The business also operates a retail store specialising in fishing equipment, camping gear, outdoor clothing and accessories.
Guided Fishing Experiences:
Big River Fishing and Outdoors offers several different guided fishing experiences suitable for different levels of fishing experience.
- Half Day Wade: A four-hour guided fly-fishing experience suitable for beginners and experienced anglers, including casting instruction and guidance on fishing techniques.
- Full Day High Country: An eight-hour guided experience exploring rivers and fishing locations in the Victorian High Country.
- Raft Fishing Float: A full-day fishing adventure using a specially equipped raft to access stretches of river that are difficult to reach on foot.
- Multi-Day Expeditions: Guided fishing adventures lasting two to five days, combining fishing, remote river locations and wilderness camping.
Guided Fly Fishing:
The guided experiences are led by Josh, an experienced local fishing guide with extensive knowledge of the rivers and fishing conditions throughout the Victorian High Country.
The trips can be tailored to different levels of experience, including people who are trying fly fishing for the first time.
Depending on the selected experience, equipment such as fishing rods, reels, flies, waders and boots is provided.
Longer experiences can also include transport, meals and access to remote fishing locations.
Guided fishing is available on rivers throughout the Victorian High Country and East Gippsland, depending on seasonal conditions.
Raft Fishing:
Raft fishing provides a different way to explore Victoria's rivers.
Participants travel along the river in a specially equipped fishing raft, accessing fishing locations that cannot easily be reached from the riverbank.
The experience includes fishing equipment and appropriate rafting safety equipment.
Raft trips are conducted with qualified guiding personnel.
Fishing and Outdoor Store:
The Omeo store stocks equipment and accessories for fishing, camping and other outdoor activities.
Products include fishing rods, reels, flies, waders, camping equipment, outdoor clothing, footwear and workwear.
The store is also useful for visitors seeking equipment or local advice before exploring the surrounding High Country.
Bookings:
Guided fishing experiences require advance bookings.
Visitors should contact the operator to discuss available dates, suitable experiences, meeting locations and what equipment is included.
Families wishing to book an experience for children should confirm age restrictions, swimming ability, fitness requirements and appropriate trip options directly with the operator.
Opening Hours:
Store Opening Hours
Guided fishing experiences operate by arrangement.
Cost:
Guided Fishing Experiences and Prices
Review:
Big River Fishing and Outdoors is an interesting option for visitors to Omeo who want to experience the region's rivers with an experienced local fishing guide.
The range of guided experiences is a major attraction. Beginners can learn the fundamentals of fly fishing, while experienced anglers can explore remote rivers and fishing locations.
The raft-fishing adventures offer a particularly unusual experience, providing access to stretches of river that would otherwise be difficult to reach.
Families interested in fishing should enquire about suitable experiences for children before booking.
The combination of guided adventures and a well-stocked outdoor equipment store makes this a useful destination for fishing enthusiasts visiting the Victorian High Country.
Location
188 Day Avenue, Omeo 3898 View Map
✆ 0428 505 871
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Web Links
→ bigriverfishingandoutdoors.com.au
