The sweet smell from the sugar cane and the flaming skies at dusk are the winter and spring impressions of this picturesque area. The major town in the region is Murwillumbah whose name came from the Aboriginals and means place of many possums . Patchwork canefields line the lazy Tweed river which curls around the township on it s way to the sea. The major fish species in Clarrie Hall are Australian Bass, Golden Perch, and Catfish. The Bass is an Australian native fish with moderately large scales, large dark eyes, a scooped forehead and a large mouth.
Coloration depends on it s environment.
It can be almost black on the back, with a creamy belly tinged with yellow , to a bright coppery gold and silver belly. Maximun growth potential is around 5kg. The Australian Bass is found in fresh to brackish water. It is unique to Australia's East Coast. Bait fishing, lure fishing, trolling and fly fishing.