Drift Boat
Snowy Valleys & Upper Murray, NSW & VIC.
Drift Boat Fly Fishing
Tumut River & Swampy Plain River
Experience fly fishing from our specifically set-up drift boats on the iconic Tumut and Swampy Plains Rivers, two of NSW’s most productive trout tailwaters.
With Snowy Valleys Fly Fishing, you’ll drift cold, clean water flowing from the Snowy Hydro Scheme—fishing prime trout habitat with direct access to long, remote sections of river. Whether you’re chasing browns on hoppers, euro-nymphing runs, or swinging streamers for rainbows, every trip is built around your goals, skills, and the season.
Why Drift Boat?
Our fleet of drift boats is specifically set up for the waters we guide.
From the NRS Slipstream to the Aire Super Puma, each one is chosen and rigged to suit different stretches—tight, technical water, broad dry fly drifts, or fast, deep sections. And for extended trips, “El Barge” is our newest addition—designed for multi-day river adventures with extra room and storage for gear and comfort.
No matter the water, Snowy Valleys Fly Fishing has the right craft for it.
These boats let you fish remote water in comfort, with ideal positioning for every cast and minimal disturbance. You focus on the fish—we’ll handle the rest.
Our drift boat trips provide unparalleled access to some of the most productive and remote fishing spots in the Snowy Valleys region, allowing you to focus on fishing, while we handle the rest.
What to Expect
New to fly fishing?
We tailor the experience to help you feel comfortable and confident. Learn rigging, casting, reading water, and making clean presentations—all at your pace.
Intermediate or seasoned angler?
This is where the day becomes yours. Whether you want to chase explosive hopper eats, refine your euro-nymphing tactics, or swing soft hackles with precision, we’ll build the session around your goals—not a set routine.
Every trip is flexible and focused—never a one-size-fits-all approach. We adapt to the water, the conditions, and what you want from the day.
At Snowy Valleys Fly Fishing, we don’t push your day to meet a finish time.
Our trips run at the pace the water allows, not a schedule. If the fish are active or the light’s still good, we’ll stay with it.
Trip Inclusions & Pricing
Full-Day Drift Trip: $750 for a single angler / $850 for two anglers
Half-Day Options: Available on request
Gear Provided: Rods, reels, waders, flies, and leader systems
Food & Drink: Lunch, snacks, and drinks included
• Photography: High-quality images of your day on the water
Extend Your Adventure – Multi-Day, Multi-Species Trips
Why stop at trout?
If you're travelling to the Snowy Valleys, we can build you a custom multi-day itinerary combining drift boat trout fishing with a Murray Cod or native species session the following day.
It’s a one-of-a-kind experience that lets you:
Spend a day chasing wild trout on the Tumut or Swampy
Shift gears to cod fishing on Blowering Dam or drifting cod-holding rivers
Cover two species, two fisheries, and two totally different styles of water
These are custom-built trips, tailored around season, moon phase, and your style—whether that’s all fly, conventional gear, or a mix.
One boat. Two species. A trip to remember.
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