Welcome to the Bemm River Community Website : www.bemmriver.org.au

 

Bemm River is famous for its fishing but in more recent times other nature based activities have also attracted holiday makers to the area including bird watchers, eco-tourists and hikers.  The town contains a hotel, a shop, two caravan parks and a number of self contained flats and bungalows.  Be aware that there is no petrol sold in Bemm River and you should ensure that you have sufficient for your boat and car.  Petrol is available at Cann River and Orbost so make sure you have enough in your tank to travel at least 100 - 150 km.

 

This site should provide you with the information to make your visit to Bemm River enjoyable. You can check on how to get here and the local weather at the bottom of this page.

 

Residents and Rate Payers will be aware that there is a proposal to install the reticulated sewerage system in Bemm River.  To be kept up to date click here.

 

Beach update - access is restricted at Gunnai Beach - all other beaches are open.

 

There are several pages on this site that have photographs of, the remote beautiful beaches* (see Beaches ), a lazy part of the river (see  Gallery ), just somewhere to drop in a line or relax with a good book (see  Gallery ). All are available in Bemm River. There are also photographs of Bemm from the air, some great photos of fish caught recently and a fishing report that is updated regularly.   *To go to the beaches at Bemm River one needs either, a boat to go across the inlet to the channel and to the beach, or to go down the back road several kilometres to the back beaches.  It is not recommended that children swim in the ocean beaches.  For swimming, one needs a boat to go over to the channel.  Hire boats are available.   The town is sited on the edge of Sydenham Inlet and from Luderick Park one can enjoy the view across the inlet while having a barbecue or just relaxing.

 
  Changes will occur in the fishing regulations from 2 March 2009.  The main effects on Bemm River are :

 

Bream (all species) :  Minimum Legal Size 28 cm and Bag /Possession Limit :10

Dusky Flathead : Minimum Legal Size 27 cm and Bag /Possession limit : 5 ( no more than 1 fish may equal oe exceed 60 cm in length)

Estuary Perch : Minimum Legal Size : 27 cm and Bag/Possession Limit : 5 ( of which no more than 2 can be Australian Bass

Luderick Minimum Legal Size 23 cm and Bag /Possession Limit :10

Taylor : Minimum Legal Size 23 cm and Bag /Possession limit :20

Prawns : No Minimum Legal Size and Bag /Possession limit :30 litres of whole prawns or 5 litres of meat.

 

 

Fishing at Bemm River is more information in the Fishing Report

 

New Page - tips on catching fish at Bemm River.

 

 

 

 

 

Bemm River, Victoria, Australia is situated approximately 450km east of Melbourne along the Princes Highway. Once past Orbost you travel for about 32km, turn right (at Manorina) and travel south for about 23km. Please use caution when travelling at night as there is a lot of wildlife on the road after dark (wallabies, wombats & deer). If you are travelling from the east then Cann River is the last town before you turn left and head south towards our village. (see Maps)

 

As you drive south, you will be travelling through the Bemm State Forest and the far eastern fringe of the Cape Conran Coastal Park. Once you reach the area where the road begins to snake downwards you will encounter the actual Bemm River. This river winds its way down from the mountains to the north and is fed by the Errinundra River, McKenzie River and Conbienbar River as well as many creeks and streams. You will run parallel with the river before it leaves to meander off through the farmland before finally spilling into Sydenham Inlet. Here is where you will find our town, nestled between the river, the inlet and the sea.

So, browse through our site, see what we have to offer as a holiday destination and if you have any queries please do not hesitate to Send E-mail to  us.

 

 

 

 

 

 

"The Bream Capital"