The Murray River level has been gradually dropping towards below one metre in Swan Hill, but is expected to rise slightly over Easter, just in time for anglers to drop in a line.
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) announced the changed water heights on Wednesday, as river managers monitor and adjust releases from Hume Dam daily, based on weather forecasts from the Bureau of Meteorology and demand from downstream entitlement holders, including irrigators and environmental water users.
Local angler Andrew Ash said the Swan Hill district presented ideal weather conditions for visiting campers on both sides of the border.
“Plenty have already set up their camps with many more arriving over the next few days,” Mr Ash said.
“River levels are very low in the Murray and Merran creeks, making boating difficult in some areas.”
MDBA head of river operations David Dreverman said water currently being released at Torrumbarry weir was about 2800 megalitres per day, having been as low as about 2500 megalitres per day over the past week.
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