The macintyre river begins on the western slopes of the Great Diving Range and then travels through Paradise, Elsmore, Inverell, Wallangra, Yetman, Boggabilla, Goondiwindi and Mungindi.

In the upper reaches of the Macintyre there are good sized Rainbow Trout that range from 30cm in length to 2.5 kilograms. Most of these waters are accessed through properties, and it is advisable to get permission before entering any of these waterways.

From about Elsmore there are good sized native Murray Cod and Golden & Silver Perch, and also Redfin. There are numerous access points from the road outside town areas, but abundant access points within Inverell, Wallangra, Yetman & Goondiwindi.

The Macintyre River is regularly stocked with natives. The re-stocking program realeases between 2500 - 10 000 native fingerlings along the Macintyre; 2500 Murray Cod and 10 000 Golden Perch fingerlings are released in the river at Inverell alone. The river is stocked along other points through the great efforts of local Fishing Clubs, Hatcheries, Local Government & NSW Fisheries.