In 2026, the Victorian Fisheries Authority’s Codference returns for its ninth year. It’s set to be held in Wangaratta on Saturday 3 October.

When: Saturday, 3 October 2026

Where: Wangaratta Performing Arts & Convention Centre, 33-37 Ford St, Wangaratta VIC 3677

Time: 8:55am – 4:30pm

Cost: Free. With lunch, tea and coffee and refreshments provided

Tickets: Bookings essential. Find out more and register here.

This year’s keynote speaker is Al McGlashan, who will deliver a presentation on Murray cod – story of an Aussie icon.

The presentations include:

• Keynote: Al McGlashan, internationally renowned fishing photojournalist – ‘Murray cod – the story of an Aussie icon’
• Alan Bonnici, Fishing Mad TV host – ‘Cod in the Big Smoke’
• Lubin Pfeiffer, host of Full Scale Fishing Adventures – ‘Traits of a successful cod fisher’
• Robbie Alexander, popular fishing personality and host of Robbie Fishing – ‘Bait fishing for natives’
• Brooke Davis, WIRFAB leader and freshwater angler  – ‘Unpacking new waters: where do I begin?’
• Stephen Clements, target angler – ‘Natives in urban waters – silver perch’
• Jamie Kaye, freshwater angler – ‘Tips and tricks: – kayaking for cod’
• Shea Bloom, WIRFAB leader and freshwater and game angler – ‘Clear-water Upper Murray cod’
• Gus Dear, VFA Board Chair – ‘Native fish resurgence’
• Andrew Briggs, VFA Senior Project Manager  – ‘Ovens River recovery : rags to riches’
• Ryan Foster – ‘Secret life of cod – what goes on under the covers?’
• Anthony McGrath, EO VRFish – ‘VRFish update’