The Mitta Mitta River is a perennial river and a direct tributary of the Murray River within the Murray–Darling basin, located in the Alpine district of Victoria, Australia.
The name Mitta Mitta derives from the Aboriginal word mida-modoenga, meaning reeds called modunga. Along the Mitta Mitta River, mean annual flow can triple from Hinnomunjie in the south to Tallangatta in the north. Highest flows are in October and are attributable to the spring snow melt.
The river valley used to flood on a nearly annual basis, but the completion of Dartmouth Dam in the 1970s largely eliminated the floods.
The river flows through a valley that contains four small towns: Mitta Mitta, Eskdale, Dartmouth. Mitta Mitta is a small hamlet at the confluence of the River and Snowy Creek.
Recreation
For fisher folk, the Mitta Mitta River is a good source for trout, particularly brown trout and the occasional rainbow trout.
The Mitta Mitta River upstream of Hinnomunjie Bridge is a favourite for white water enthusiasts, with one licensed company operating commercial facilities. The river is also frequented by recreational kayakers as a single or multi day trip with a grade between II and IV.
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Mitta Mitta River 01.jpg|Mitta Mitta in gorge below Dartmouth dam
Mitta Mitta River 11.jpg|Fly fishing the Mitta Mitta
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