Fishing
Drop in a line
The farm is nestled on the banks of the magnificent Warren River, a pristine waterway that is brimming with trout, perch, and freshwater cobbler.
Operated by Paul Thomsett, who has over 25 years of experience in farming and breeding trout, the retreat has become a premier freshwater angling destination.
Try your luck on our regularly stocked lakes or in the river. Many good-sized trout have been caught using lures or wet and dry fly. Flick rods are available for you to borrow and lures can be purchased in the shop. FishingWA also offers a few tips for fishing Redfin Perch at Clover Cottage.
Interested in organising a local guide?
John Vardy started fly fishing over 50 years ago on the fisheries throughout the UK. Since coming to Australia in 1972 he has gained a wealth of experience fishing and representing WA in every state of mainland Australia, Tasmania and News Zealand. A highlight of his fly fishing has been bone fishing in Kiribati.
John has taught many people to fly fish and recently organised tuition for Purple FlycastingWorkshop for Breast Cancer at Clover Cottage. John is a great communicator and teacher who always enjoys a laugh and is passionate about fly fishing! Catering for all skill levels, guiding and tuition can be arranged to suit.
“ The fly -fishing experience even if only as a novice, was a source of mystery and wonder an art form- fulfilling a 40 -year-old bucket list of mine- and associated with a leisurely 2 hours spent in nature- providing respite from the humdrum of everyday life. Thank you John, for your patience- detail instruction-method for tying knots. From casting and mending lines to selecting the correct type of fly. The discipline of patience- relaxation-way to bond with nature while relishing a challenge and achieving personal freedom on the water. Patience, practice and most importantly- knowledge. Your skillful execution demonstrating a proficient fly fisherman was inspiring to watch up close. I appreciated the Fly-fishing experience which offered an unparalleled experience that can bring freedom from everyday life and provide opportunity for personal growth on and off the water - it was therapeutic.”
Regards Christian and Christa 18/9/2023
Email us for any enquiries regarding tuition of guiding in the local area.
Keen about Flyfishing?
Dan Ivanoff is a passionate fly tyer, fly fisherman, adventurist and owner of FlyWorld, an online flyfishing shop based in Bayswater in Perth, Western Australia. From 2020 Dan has also ran Flyfishing workshops at Clover Cottage. Visit his website for a spot of flyfishing shopping and information about his workshops.
“Thank you for creating and sharing such a beautiful place where we can flip from natural adventures to luxury relaxation without any effort. We ate trout both nights, which was such a delight.”
— Mareelle, Mark and Chandon