Take the lure and stay where the big fish bite

Anglers trying to catch a more remote getaway experience will be hooked when they stay at one of the 14 Eco Fishing Huts around the state.

The National Parks and Wildlife Service has teamed with the Department of Primary Industries to promote the huts, which are dotted around coastal and inland national parks.

The huts cover a range of fishing experiences from Warialda in the north and Eden in the south to Bourke in the west.

The locations give fishers the chance to target key recreational sportfish such as Australian bass, Murray cod and trout in freshwater rivers and streams, as well as popular saltwater species including bream, flathead and mulloway.

Plans are also under way to expand the Eco Fishing Huts program with more fishing accommodation options.

Green Cape Lightstation Keeper’s Cottages, in an area on the far south coast home to countless shipwrecks.

Woody Head cottages and cabins, access to estuary, beach and offshore fishing.

Redbank Homestead, outback fishing, great for native species including golden perch.

Daffodil Cottage, near Tantangara Dam – the ideal base to explore for trout;

Wolgal Hut in historic Kiandra with great trout fishing nearby;

The Pines Cottage, near Adaminaby – surrounded by miles of creeks and rivers;

Yarrangobilly Caves House, east and west wings – lure and fly fishing for brown and rainbow trout.

Lavender Vale Cottage – access to some of the state’s best wild Murray cod fishing.

Plomer Beach House – top beach fishing.

Toms Cabin – ideal for those who like spinning or fly fishing for trout in fast-running streams;

The Residence – wilderness-style lure and fly fishing for trout.

East Kunderang Homestead – the place to go if you like targeting trophy-sized Australian bass.

Weemalah Cottage – explore Port Hacking by canoe or kayak for estuary species including bream, flathead and whiting.

Muleurinde – remote location offers keen anglers quality Murray cod fishing.