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Russell and Mulgrave River

4/5 - (1 vote)
17°13'42.37" S, 145°57'47.21" E

The Mutchero Inlet is a beautiful place to fish, surrounded by thick mangoves and lush rainforest the scenery is as good as the fishing. The inlet is surrounded by large mountains, Mount Bellenden Ker on the southern side of the inlet is the second highest peak in Queensland. To the north another large mountain range Russell Heads separates the Russell River from the ocean. This unique geographic nature makes these 2 rivers receive close to the highest average rainfall in Australia. Both rivers are protected from onshore winds making fishing ideal all year round.

During the wet season the fresh water from both the Russell and Mulgrave River meet at the T junction forming the Mutchero Inlet and after a few days of rain is a great time to target Barramundi. During the dry season the salt water makes its way further upstream were Queenfish and Trevally begin to surface for the avid lure fisherman.

Both rivers are stocked with Barramundi.

Where to go fishing near Russell and Mulgrave River?

  • Russell River Mouth T Junction

    The waterway around the T junction is where the Russell and Mulgrave Rivers meet before opening...

  • Russell River Mouth Creek Entrance

    Lots of snags, fallen timber and mangroves around here. Prone to barra and jacks, good fishing...

  • Russell Heads ‘Golden Mile’

    The 'Golden Mile' is a deep bank with snags on the northern side of the river...

  • Russell River – Mutchero Inlet Bait and Crab Hotspot

    Perfect area for collecting bait and mud crabs up the inlet (West of the T Junction...

  • High Island

    This is a great spot for large Mackerel, use live baits around September for premium results....

  • Russell River Mouth Rocks

    Rocks on Eastern side of the Russell riverbank are great for Bream and Jacks in cooler...

  • Bramston Point Rocks

    Big Barra can be caught off the rocks at Bramston point, a short walk along the...

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Tide Times Russell and Mulgrave River

Russell Heads (0.8km)
Friday 29 Mar 2024

Low - 4:36AM
1.61M
High - 10:00AM
2.22M
Low - 4:42PM
1.16M
High - 11:13PM
2.35M

Port Douglas Fishing Report for February 2016

As we enter into March the full extent of the wet season is still yet to be determined. Do date it has been a moderate wet season with occasional huge dumpings of... Read more

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Current Rating Russell and Mulgrave River April, 2016
3.4/5 - (68 votes)
Fishing Report Provided By Fishing Port Douglas

Recommended Lures for Russell and Mulgrave River

Click here to find the best lures for fishing Russell and Mulgrave River. 5 stars mean this lure has been hand picked for Russell and Mulgrave River.

Squidgies Pro Critter 55mm

$9.99
Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Yellowfin Bream

Roosta Popper 160

$15.99
Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Golden Trevally

Squidgies Pro Mongrel 115mm

$9.99
Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Threadfin Salmon
Squidgies Pro Range Wriggler - 65mm

Pro Wriggler – 65mm

$8.95
Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Yellowfin Bream
Reidy's Lures - Little Lucifer Hellraiser

Little Lucifer Hellraiser – Reidy’s Lures

Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Barramundi, Threadfin Salmon

Jewie 150

Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Barramundi
Jackall Squirell 79 hank tuned

Jackall DD Squirrel 79SP Silent ‘Hank Tuned’

Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Barramundi, Mangrove Jack

Laser Pro 160

$16.99
Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Barramundi
The Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow suspending lure has great constrast and is good for Barramundi

CRYSTAL MINNOW™ SUSPENDING

Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Barramundi, Mangrove Jack, Threadfin Salmon
Storm Fishing Jig for Snapper

GOMOKU SLIM JIG

$10.99
Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Queenfish

Squidgies Pro Wriggler – 140mm

$9.99
Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Golden Snapper / Fingermark
Killalure Flatz Ratz 2

Flatz Ratz – Killalure

$12.99
Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Barramundi, Mangrove Jack

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One Comment “Russell and Mulgrave River”

  • Phillip

    says:

    Hello is there any mub crab being caught in the Russell River or Musgrave River

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