In this Autumn issue of Freshwater Fishing Magazine 187. VFA Recreational Fisheries Management Update March 2025. It’s a big call but Rod Mackenzie says its still there for those who might like to look. Lost are the flow of magazine spreads from years gone by where time and effort were written in ink and photos snapped with steady hand. This article follows on from part one and is a solid example of how fish can be caught in Northern Territory billabongs. It’s intentionally written by Lyndon Anlezark in a different order, as he starts with equipment, then move onto seasons, fishing zones, tactics and techniques. In 2024 Tim Vincent, has highlighted the challenges of trout fishing and just how fragile these fisheries can be. Peter Morse chases bass born and bred in the remote rivers and streams of the east coast. Peter Morse chases bass born and bred in the remote rivers and streams of the east coast. Plus of course, there’s all the latest reviews and more. We hope you enjoy this issue – and enjoy getting back out on the water and having a fish!

In this issue, #166 of Freshwater Fishing Australia Magazine, Andy McGovern outlines his success using lures on big impoundment cod while fishing from shore. Cairn Curran Reservoir in Victoria is a brilliant fishery that provides land-based anglers plenty of opportunity and reward as Kelsi Gull, explains. Rod Mackenzie discusses his voyage along the path to find the perfect rod – not the perfect Rod Mackenzie, but the perfect fishing rod. Colby Lesko, discusses his approach to sight casting to Lake Proserpine’s barra in the weed, the most enthralling way to target these monsters in his opinion. The South Alligator River is a wonderful fishing destination filled with all the barra fishing options an angler will ever need. Fast reels for fast fish, right? Perhaps not explains Chris Cotterill who delves into the reasons why fast-paced reels are a great choice for chasing Aussie native fish. The remote Western Lakes area of Tasmania is a truly wild and amazing place for anglers as Casey Pfeiffer explains. Healthy native fisheries and the right flows go hand in hand, as Dr Zeb Tonkin from the Arthur Rylah Institute for Environmental Research (ARI) reports. The Vision of The Australian Trout Foundation Vic (ATF) is “A healthy sustainable wild trout fishery for all Victorians”, and its mission is “To protect, build and promote Australia’s trout fishery”. Flat batteries are never fun, and Bill Classon outlines how to go close to insulate yourself from those flat battery blues! Read all of the above and far more, including the latest gear, reviews and in-depth columns in this latest issue.  

Our summer issue #163 of Freshwater Fishing Magazine is packed with an amazing array of articles and content for your holiday season reading. Andy McGovern outlines a species by species breakdown of why lure anglers should seek our aquatic vegetation and the best techniques to apply WITH each fish mentioned. Using technology in the fishing world is not new to most people who read this magazineas Mathew Skorupa explains. Lubin Pfeiffer runs us through his five key tips that we can follow each time we plan to head out on a big cod mission. Luke Gercovich shares his passion for chasing big stream trout in Victoria’s South West.  Googong Dam is known for its incredibly fat native fish, both Murray cod and golden perch. These fish are some of the heaviest set native fish in Australia. The waterway is electric motors only and this turns many anglers away unfortunately according to Colby Lesko. At 239km long, Tasmania’s Derwent River boasts one of the most productive, unique and versatile trout fisheries in Australia explains Nathan Huizing. Morgan Taylor introduces us to the developing Queensland Murray cod fishery that is right on the doorstep of south-east Queensland. When bass season opens, Ben O’brien says there’s only one thing to do, get up high in the rivers and have some fun. The best way to improve your spinner bait action is all in the skirt! Spotting fish in the water and catching them is the ultimate challenge in fishing! There’s more of course, including all the regular columns, the latest news and reviews to keep you entertained over the summer period.  

In this issue, #160 of Freshwater Fishing Australia magazine, Stephen Booth takes us on an epic journey of over 30 years of fishing Lake Mulwala, a journey that has revealed a mountain of knowledge. In the winter of 2019, Nathan Huizing had the opportunity to live and fish in the tropical Whitsunday region of North Queensland, catch up with that tale here. The best time to catch big brown trout is under the cloak of darkness, and Andy McGovern outlines all you need to know on where to find these big after dark impoundment trout and how to land that true trophy. The East Alligator River is one of the most picturesque and exciting rivers to fish in the Top End of Australia, Chris Errity explains why.  Trevor Stow takes a quick look at the impact of the recent major fires on the landscape and trout that swept through East Gippsland in late 2019 and early 2020 and tells how at least on iconic river seems to have survived. Adam Royter discusses targeting river trout on plastics. The Liffey River in Tasmania’s north is a beautiful little steam that provides some excellent fishing opportunities for keen fly anglers explains Lubin Pfeiffer. Tim Vincent looks in some very unlikely places and finds chasing bream in the fresh a fascinating target. Rod Mackenzie delves into the tactics of trolling for cod and asks, have we forgotten the role of the troll? Shane Stevens discusses the history and fishing options on Lake Wendouree. Toby Grundy expands on his luring technique for natives to include rivers. For most trout anglers, catching a five-pound fish is a huge accomplishment, and a ten pound fish is a lifetime dream, Frank Pokop discusses an angler that regularly caught trout over 20 pound.  Anthony Forster & Taylor Hunt bust some myths relating to wild trout. Trevor Hawkins gives the lowdown on collecting, rigging and fishing mudeyes. Plus of course, there’s all the latest gear, reviews and more that you’ve come to expect from Australias top fishing magazine.