George Adams, a former Goulburn butcher, founded the Tattersall's Sweepstakes.

Lee Manfred developed the first chain of motels in Australia from Goulburn under the Travelodge banner.

Very friendly & helpful staff.

- Lew & Marg, Manns Beach VIC

Recreational Fishing

Recreational fishing is popular year round in and around the Goulburn region. An information brochure about locations, species and other useful information can be downloaded (below) or is available from the Goulburn Visitor Information Centre.

Popular locations include:

Marsden Weir
Pejar Dam
Wollondilly River
Phils River
Tarlo River
Cowpers Creek
Guineacor Creek
Woolshed Creek

Species include:

Silver Perch
Freshwater Catfish
Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout
Macquarie Perch

Additional information is available from:

Goulburn Mulwaree Council, Parks & Recreation Department
Ph: 02 4823 4448
E: council@goulburn.nsw.gov.au

NSW Fisheries Office
ph: 1300 550 474
www.fisheries.nsw.gov.au

Download the 'Recreatioal Fishing' brochure (2,767.71kB)

Contact Details

Goulburn Visitor Information Centre
201 Sloane Street (Opposite Belmore Park), Goulburn NSW 2580

Telephone: (02) 4823 4492 or Free Call 1800 353 646

DISCLAIMER: This service is provided by the Tourism Business Unit of Goulburn Mulwaree Council. Council provides this information with the understanding that it is not guaranteed to be accurate, correct or complete. Conclusions drawn from this information are the responsibility of the user. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy however, Council assumes no responsibility in the event that any information is incorrect. Council assumes no liability for damages incurred as a result of incomplete, incorrect or omitted information. Businesses/services included in this directory are not necessarily endorsed or approved by Council. The user of this information assumes all liability for their dependence on it.