About us
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Caddigat Lakes at Dixieland are the largest network of private trout lakes on a single property on mainland Australia. The lakes offer a World class fly experience.
Located near Adaminaby in the NSW high country, Caddigat Lakes consists of nine private lakes.
- Caddigat Lake
- Rodney George Lake
- Dixieland Dam
- Midway Dam
- Spring Dam
- Teeny Dam
- Kidney Dam
- Snaggy Dam
- Secret Dam
More than twenty years in the making and the dream of owner Rod Smith, the lakes are set on a 2400 acre sheep station characterised by rolling hills and the Murumbidgee River gorge country. Visitors to Dixieland can enjoy stunning views from the many vantage points around the lakes.
Fishing year round
The lakes offer a range of fly fishing experiences with varying size and water depths. Some of the smaller lakes are more suited to beginners whilst anglers seeking a greater challenge can walk the larger lakes and try to catch the larger brown trout. Fish between 4 and 5 kilos are not uncommon but bring your camera as its strictly catch and release. Top quality fishing is available throughout the year even in winter - our Gallery contains photos of visitors fishing with snow on the hills behind them.
For anglers preferring access to moving water Dixieland includes extensive frontage to the Murrumbidgee River gorge country normally only accessible by raft.
The lakes can be fished in most weather conditions. The property is in a low rainfall area and provides sheltered fishing locations in stronger winds.
Wild Rainbow & Brown Trout
The two larger lakes are substantially self-sustaining with breeding populations of rainbow and brown trout maintained by natural recruitment from spawning in the creeks entering the lakes. The rich food chain from these mature lakes promotes rapid growth producing excellent fighting and heavy fish.
There are some excellent opportunities to polaroid for crusing fish with steep slopes and promontories.
Very little hunting is allowed on Dixieland and only for feral animals. Binoculars and cameras are a must with abundant native birds and animals including platypus, black rock wallabies, kangaroos, echidna, yellow tailed black cockatoos, black swans, sea eagles, and the resident nesting pair of wedge-tailed eagles.
Thinking of a fishing trip?
Dixieland offers fishing packages for individuals or groups, and corporate team building or leadership development programs. Guide services are available. The numbers of fishers at any one time are strictly limited, so bookings are essential.
History
The Caddigat lakes were built 25 years ago. They were developed by owner Rod Smith to support fish farming, and now create a unique fly fishing experience.
