Our spring issue #168 of Freshwater Fishing Magazine is out now and packed with great tips and techniques, including our Victorian impoundment stocking data for Salmonids for 2009-2021. Andy McGovern details how the humble spinner, and its hybrid variations, can still produce outstanding fishing more than 50 years after they were first used in Australian trout waterways. Live sonar technology is changing Murray Cod fishing, Rowan Harris explains. Trevor Stow explores the Murrumbidgee River, which runs for about 1500 kilometres from its headwaters in the Snowy Mountains, past Canberra, and finally enters the Murray River near Robinvale. Chris Errity visits the Moyle and Little Moyle Rivers, some of the few places he hasn’t fished south of Darwin. Competition fishing for native fish is big news these days, but what can we learn from the tournaments? Stephen Booth discusses his experiences learning from the best in the business. Moorabool Reservoir may be a relatively small waterway, but in the Victorian angling fraternity it is big in stature, according to Shane Stevens. Martin Auldist explains why a challenging stream in Victoria’s east can have anglers both captivated and cursing! In a fishery that is dominated by lure fishing, Rod Mackenzie reckons the secret to success is all in the herbs and spices of bait fishing. Shane Mensforth and a couple of mates travelled to Tasmania when state borders reopened, to visit a few old fly fishing haunts. Their fortunes were mixed. Trevor Hawkins continues his look at what makes trout tick. Maybe plastic isn’t so fantastic says George Forbes. There’s more of course, including all the regular columns, the latest news, and reviews to keep you entertained over the summer period.

Our spring issue of Freshwater Fishing Magazine #174 is out now and packed with great tips and techniques. Andy McGovern outlines a proven method to convert a fish following your lure into strike. Lubin Pfeiffer, has become rather addicted to chasing big Murray cod on topwater lures. Keen lure fisho Dave Magner looks at the many ways in which brown and rainbow trout have helped to shape freshwater fishing in Australia. As a young angler Kelsi Gull, learned much of her craft fishing the banks of the pictures Glenelg River in south west Victoria. Henry Delves always loved fishing. Lubin Pfeiffer celebrates a valued river, while offering some tactical tips that will apply anywhere. Trevor Hawkins visits some special places in the northern part of the Kosciuszko National Park. The quest to find a 50cm jungle perch has consumed Colby Lesko, as an angler over recent months! The time is nearly here, the bass are now making their way up and out of the salty brackish waters and will be pushing up our rivers and creeks preparing for their post spawn migration into the fresh water to spend the warmer months. Ben O’Brien explains. 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 Autumn issue, #178 of Freshwater Fishing Australia magazine. Andy McGovern pinpoints some of the less obvious target areas and the techniques needed to hook into a river cod. Back to basics with amazing results is what Simon Cardone discusses as we take you float fishing for native fish. Dave Magner gives us the run-down on a neat little bass fly that gets the fish looking sideways. Driven by the Victorian Labor Government’s Recreational Fishing initiatives, the Victorian Fisheries Authority is improving kayak fishing access Robbie Waller explains. It was the middle of summer and was a typically hot day on the water. Roderick Walmsley explains. It was the middle of summer and was a typically hot day on the water. Roderick Walmsley explains. Christopher Bassano says the master of the sinking line will catch the most lake trout. Tony Liparota likes nothing more than fishing small waters with light gear. Recreational fishers are always on the hunt for places to catch native fish and one of the favourites to get on the hook is Golden perch. David Dodd describes Vern Barby’s Magoo. Plus of course, there’s all the latest gear, reviews and more. We hope you enjoy this issue – and enjoy getting back out on the water and having a fish!