The great part of fishing on the Dorrigo Plateau is that when conditions are not suitable for trout there are other fishing opportunities available within a short drive of Dorrigo. There are wild bass in the Nymboida (about an hours drive), Macleay (two hours drive) and Bellingen River (15 minutes to Thora) catchments.
These big, hard fighting wild bass can be caught using an array of methods including bait, lures and fly. Walking along riverbanks is a very productive and affordable way to access these fish. Kayaking and canoeing offers a fantastic way to stalk these iconic Australian sports fish as you silently glide down these ancient river systems.