Best Months
Oct – Nov
Best Time
Early morning and late evening are prime; large fish are often active at night
Tide
River flow conditions matter — rising river (after rain) turns Murray Cod on significantly
Top Locations
16 regions
How to Catch Murray Cod
River flow conditions matter — rising river (after rain) turns Murray Cod on significantly
Early morning and late evening are prime; large fish are often active at night
Slightly coloured (turbid) water after rain triggers feeding; low, clear water in summer is harder
Undercut banks, large submerged snags, rock ledges in river bends, deep holes below weirs
Cast large lures precisely into snags and retrieve tight to cover; bibbed minnows worked slowly with stop-start pauses; spinnerbaits are deadly in turbid water
Murray Cod are the apex ambush predator of the system — a cod will let a lure drift 20cm past before striking. Slow down your retrieve by 50% from what feels natural.
Best Regions by Month
Seasonal ratings across all Australian regions. Click a region to see the full calendar.
Trolling minnow lures, spinnerbaits, and deep-diving hard bodies in lakes and large rivers targeting trout and golden perch.
Traditional fly fishing with dry flies and nymphs for trout and bass in streams and lakes. The pinnacle of freshwater technique.
Bottom and mid-water bait fishing using yabbies, worms, scrub worms, and grubs targeting perch, cod, and catfish.
Casting hard body lures, swimbaits, and surface lures to freshwater structure — snags, rock bars, and weed edges.
Australian Lure Fishing Podcast
Greg Vinall — Doc Lures
- Nagambie Murray Cod – Ep 600
- Burrinjuck Dam Murray Cod – Ep 395
- Murray Cod with Rod McKenzie – Ep 16
- Condamine River Murray Cod – Ep 461