By former Murray River fisheries officer TREVOR SIMMONDS
The Murray River National Park is a feature of this region, with campsites along the river.
See the campsite locations near Renmark here.
There are boat ramps at Headings Cliff and Renmark.
A myriad of creeks, lakes and billabongs exist throughout this area.
Whilst Chowilla Creek is the most popular, it tributary Monoman Creek, although not navigable all year, produces callop and yabbies.
The best spot is in the area around the second bridge that enters lock six on Chowilla Creek, and the upstream and downstream ends of Monoman Creek where it enters Chowilla Creek.
A bank launch is possible.
Most houseboaters moor at the entrance of Chowilla Creek and travel upstream by tinnie.
Downstream is the Headings Cliff boat ramp.
Lake Littra and Lake Limbra are in this area and access is only by the old Wentworth Road.
Hunchie Creek is located on the northern area of Headings Cliff.
Tinnie access for callop and yabbies.
Lake Merriti is also in this area and on a falling river it is very productive for yabbies.
It contains the largest ibis rookery in the Southern Hemisphere.
Contact National Parks before entering this area.
The most productive area is the southern end of the lake and the creek that enters the Hunchie Creek.
Ral Ral Creek that enters the main river at Renmark produces callop, cod and yabbies.
It is also worth travelling above lock six to fish the creeks that enter the river, particularly on the northern side.
If buying a shrimp trap or yabby pot, be sure it complies with SA rules here.
If you travel beyond the border into NSW then their laws apply.
For bait, earthworms work well, but you can’t beat locally caught live shrimp.
Here is a list of recommended tackle for the Murray River.
Murray River National Park SA
Murray River flows in SA
SA fishing regulations
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