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Chase wild Australian bass on the Hawkesbury River

Chase wild Australian bass on the Hawkesbury River

Fully Guided Experience

Locations, gear and expertise provided. Just turn up and fish.

Local Knowledge

Trips planned around tides, flows and peak bite windows.

Iconic River Systems

Fish the Hawkesbury, Colo & Macdonald. NSW’s best bass rivers.

WHY THE HAWKESBURY, COLO & MACDONALD RIVERS?

A System Built for Bass

This catchment offers some of the most diverse bass habitat in NSW, including timber, rock, grass, eddies and depth. Success here comes from understanding how fish move with tides and flows, not from fishing the same way twice.

Three Rivers, One System
The Hawkesbury catchment offers unmatched variety, structure and opportunity.
Fish for Wild Native Bass
Australian bass in their natural river habitat, feeding aggressively when conditions align.
Experience Matters
Every decision comes from time spent on these rivers.

Purpose-built bass fishing experiences

Planned around tides, conditions and the time of year to maximise your chances on the water.

Half-Day Guided Trip

A focused four-hour session timed around tides and peak bite windows. Ideal if you’re short on time but still want serious fishing.

  • Approx. 4 hours fishing

  • Maximum two anglers

  • Launch based on tides recommended

  • Snacks and drinks provided

Full-Day Guided Trip

A full day on the water targeting Australian bass across the Hawkesbury system. Trips are planned around optimal tides to maximise opportunities for quality fish.

  • Approx. 8 hours fishing

  • Maximum two anglers

  • Launch based on tides recommended

  • Snacks and drinks provided

ABOUT YOUR GUIDE

Meet Matt

Matt is a lifelong angler with decades of experience fishing river systems in both Australia and the United States. He brings a disciplined, tournament-honed approach to guiding, combining local knowledge with precise timing and decision-making to maximise opportunities on the water.

Having spent over six years fishing competitively for largemouth bass in the US, with more than 100 tournaments and multiple first-place finishes, Matt applies the same focus and preparation to every guided trip. After living in Sydney for over a decade and fishing the Hawkesbury catchment extensively, he knows these rivers intimately and fishes them with purpose.

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“Matt’s local knowledge and attention to conditions made all the difference. A relaxed, well-run day with plenty of action and great fish.”
Andrew

Notes From the River

Thoughts, reports and lessons learned from time spent on the water.

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Chase wild Australian bass with a local guide

Chase wild Australian bass with a local guide