Russell and Mulgrave River
The Mutchero Inlet is a beautiful place to fish, surrounded by thick mangoves and lush rainforest the scenery is as good as the fishing. The inlet is surrounded by large mountains, Mount Bellenden Ker on the southern side of the inlet is the second highest peak in Queensland. To the north another large mountain range Russell Heads separates the Russell River from the ocean. This unique geographic nature makes these 2 rivers receive close to the highest average rainfall in Australia. Both rivers are protected from onshore winds making fishing ideal all year round.
During the wet season the fresh water from both the Russell and Mulgrave River meet at the T junction forming the Mutchero Inlet and after a few days of rain is a great time to target Barramundi. During the dry season the salt water makes its way further upstream were Queenfish and Trevally begin to surface for the avid lure fisherman.
Both rivers are stocked with Barramundi.
Where to go fishing near Russell and Mulgrave River?
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Russell River Mouth T Junction
The waterway around the T junction is where the Russell and Mulgrave Rivers meet before opening...
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Russell River Mouth Creek Entrance
Lots of snags, fallen timber and mangroves around here. Prone to barra and jacks, good fishing...
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Russell Heads ‘Golden Mile’
The 'Golden Mile' is a deep bank with snags on the northern side of the river...
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Russell River – Mutchero Inlet Bait and Crab Hotspot
Perfect area for collecting bait and mud crabs up the inlet (West of the T Junction...
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High Island
This is a great spot for large Mackerel, use live baits around September for premium results....
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Russell River Mouth Rocks
Rocks on Eastern side of the Russell riverbank are great for Bream and Jacks in cooler...
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Bramston Point Rocks
Big Barra can be caught off the rocks at Bramston point, a short walk along the...
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Port Douglas Fishing Report for February 2016
As we enter into March the full extent of the wet season is still yet to be determined. Do date it has been a moderate wet season with occasional huge dumpings of... Read more
Fish currently being caught in the Far North Queensland region April, 2016
Barramundi Cobia Coral Trout Emperors Golden Snapper / Fingermark Mackerel Mangrove Jack Red Emperor Spangled Emperor Spanish Mackerel TrevallyRecommended Lures for Russell and Mulgrave River
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Phillip
says:Hello is there any mub crab being caught in the Russell River or Musgrave River