Lake Buffalo and the Buffalo Valley, near Myrtleford
The Buffalo River runs through the Buffalo Valley and Lake Buffalo before joining the Ovens near Myrtleford. Above the lake it is a smaller stream with plenty of pocket water to explore.
The Buffalo rises in the high country south of Mount Buffalo and runs down past Abbeyard, through the upper Buffalo Valley and into Lake Buffalo. Below the lake it flows a short way north to join the Ovens near Myrtleford.
Above Lake Buffalo the river is a small to mid sized mountain stream, with boulder runs, pocket water and pools set in forested hills. It feels a long way from anywhere, even though Myrtleford is close by.
Below the dam the river is shorter and more open as it crosses the valley floor to the Ovens.
Where we fish on the Buffalo
Upper Buffalo
Abbeyard and the upper valley above Lake Buffalo. Pocket water and boulder runs.
Lower Buffalo
Below Lake Buffalo, down to where it meets the Ovens near Myrtleford.
John picks the stretch on the day, based on the season, the flows and what you want to get out of the trip.
A guided day on the Buffalo
The upper Buffalo suits anglers who enjoy prospecting pocket water with a dry fly or a small nymph. It is a good river for learning to pick the likely spots in fast water.
Every trip is a half or full day with John beside you on the water the whole time. Waders, boots, rods, reels and flies are all supplied, and catering is included. If your casting needs work before you hit the river, a casting lesson in Benalla is a good place to start.
Getting there
The Buffalo Valley road runs south from the Ovens Valley near Myrtleford. The river is an easy drive from Myrtleford, Bright and Wangaratta.
Trips run seven days a week, season permitting. Tell John which river you'd like to fish and what you're hoping to get out of the day, and he'll plan the trip around it.
