November 26, 2023
Photo: Cooper Wilson
Murray Cod season opens on Friday 1 December 2023 after a three-month closed season. Many freshwater fishos have been expressing their excitement online to catch their first cod of the season. Once cod season kicks off, we expect to see fishers adventures as they set out to reel in a prized metre-plus cod.
CARE FOR COD
We have partnered with the Victorian Fisheries Authority and Native Fish Australia to develop a Care for Cod campaign. When practicing catch and release, adopting better handling practices can help cod to survive post-release.
Care for Cod follows a simple four point plan.
- Be prepared | Have your cod gloves, knotless net and long-nose pliers ready for a catch.
- Reduce air time | Minimise the time the cod spends out of the water to under 30 seconds. Where possible, leave the cod in the water.
- Gently does it | Support the cod’s body
- Use the right gear | When baiting fishing use circle hooks and a tight line to avoid deep hooking the fish, also reduce fight time by using heavier gear.
MURRAY COD LIMITS
Murray Cod have a bag limit of one in rivers and two in specific lakes and impoundments. They carry a minimum size limit of 55 cm and maximum size limit of 75cm. For more information visit the Victorian Fisheries Authority Murray Cod page.
