Report  Lake Hume seems to be the place to catch a feed at present,redfin,yellas and some very big trout have been taken lately and some anglers are getting some very nice bags of fish,trolling and drifting with icejigs , mask vibes or bait semm to be the most successful methods its just a matter of locating the fish,groups of boats in certain areas are a dead giveaway.Further away at Dartmouth some very nice bags of trout are being taken on attractors with bait or lures behind them but you need to get them down around the 10 to 15 metre mark to get amongst the action.Over at Mulwala the water is a bit dirty after the welcome rains if you work hard you should get a cod or two and I have heard a few reports of yellas  being caught on lures and bait.The Murray river has been low and dirty and I have not heard of too many reports but if you throw out a bunch of worms you are sure to catch something.Up in the hills Khancoban has been a bit slow but those in the know are getting a few fish,Eucumbene if you like the cold has been fishing well for rainbows both from the bank and in a boat but the recent cold spell may slow it down.                          You will see the new flyers for this year Yamaha Lake Hume Fishing Classic out and about in the next week or so if you want an entry form email me and I will get one to you.Spring is almost here so the reports should be more regular and if you catch a big one send in the photo and I will post it on the catch of the week       cheers Dave

Report Lake Hume is still fishing ok for redfin,yabbies, worms,cocktail prawns and jaggers are all catching fish,trout are starting to be caught and as the cold weather progresses it could well be a great trout season on hume.Up at dartmouth the lake has been fishing well with trout from 500gm up to a kilo with the odd bigger one thrown in, with the Dart cup only a few weeks away things up that way are looking very promising. Over at Mulwala with the cold weather moving in things will slow down a bit on the cod scene but their are a few nice crays being caught so be versatile and have a crack at both options. Further away at Eildon trout and redfin are the main catch,Eucumbene is fishing well for trout,mainly rainbows.The rivers and streams are low at the moment and in need of some good rains for a flush out and things will improve once this happens           cheers Dave  

Report Since my last report much has changed around the traps with plenty of fish being caught. Lake Hume continues to produce plenty of redfin,small yabbies,shrimp/worm cocktail, jags, icejigs and vibe jackalls all getting fish, also heard a few reports that trolling is still producing yellas,below in the river down to Mulwala cod are being caught on bait and spinnerbaits, at Lake Mulwala the water clarity has improved out of site and cod and yellas are attacking spinnerbaits and bait with plenty of aggression, I have heard that plenty of cod over a metre have been caught so do the right thing and take a photo and return them to the water as cod of this size are terrible on the plate. For the trout fisho's Dartmouth is slowly improving but a downrigger is a must up there get your offerings down to 10 to 20metres otherwise it will be a long day on the water for zip. In the Mitta and Kiewa rivers the fishing is not fast and furious but if you strike a day the hatch is on dust of the fly rod and you should get amongst a few,also hoppers and crickets are about in big numbers so catch a few and float them through the runs and pools and you will get a response from a hungry trout.Further afield Eucumbene is fishing well, Jindabyne also and Eildon also is producing plenty of fish, if travelling to a destination call in to the local tackle outlet and get the right info to put you onto a few fish cheers Dave

Report Gday All been a bit slack on the reports but very busy with other things.Lake Hume is still fishing well with plenty of yellas and redfin being trolled up and also on bait,the occassional trout is still being caught while targeting other species and there have been some thumpers up to 9lb,you may even encounter a murray cod while trolling and with the season underway now make sure you know the size and bag limits.Below the dam the river has been fishing very well from the reports I have heard some nice yellas from 1kg up to 5 kg are the norm and the fish are taking baits as well as lures.Dartmouth has been fishing ok downriggers to 15mts with fenders and worms or a lure seems to work well fish average size is around 1kg.Mulwala is fishing a bit on the tough side mainly due to weather fluctuations and poor water clarity but persist and you will get fish,myself and a mate managed 4 cod,2 yellas and 2 bust off's on opening day,just heard that the coc classic had over 3000 attend well done to the organisers.Heading North I hear Eucumbene is fishing very well with rainbows to 2kg and browns to 3kg being caught.Over at Blowering there is some exciting fishing going on with Murray cod up to 1.5metres being trolled up at night along with the yellas and redfin that have been going off this lake seems to be the hotspot at this point in time.To all heading out for a fish remember the boating rules and fishing regs as to where you are and most of all have a great day

cheers Dave

Report Now that cod season is closed many anglers attention will now turn to golden perch,trout and redfin and at lake hume all these species are being caught,trout are being taken on tassie style lures and 60mm hb's that get down to 3 or so metres,redfin can be caught using worms or smelt pattern soft plastics and ice jigs,dont be afraid to troll either as a bigger lure may get the bigger fish in the school and of course now is yella time,I have heard reports of a few yellas being caught while targeting other species and with the warmer weather these hume thumpers will show up in big numbers.Further afield at Dartmouth things have been quiet of late but those in the know are putting a feed together,all the trout rivers and creeks in vic are now open but check your regs for the stream you are fishing.Over at Lake Mulwala cod season is now closed and remember the river below mulwala is totally closed ,no fishing at all,but in the lake the yellas will be moving around and if you can find some weedbeds left you will find some redfin,remember all cod must be released and I am sure if fishing for yellas you will encounter a cod.Up in the hills at Khancoban I have heard that fishing worms under a bubble float have accounted for some very nice fish.Finally around the family lakes such as Lake Sambell at Beechworth and out at Allans Flat dredgehole there have been some nice rainbow trout to 500gms caught on worms and spinning with celtas till next time

cheers Dave

Report Not to much has changed since the last report except the Lake Is now rising 7%.There has been a few reports of fish being caught above(walwa area and up the mitta) and below the lake but not to many have been fishing the lake itself.With the onset of winter many a anglers attention turns to trout and with the stockings of trout in the lake over the last few years this year well may be a cracker, if we get decent rainfall, as these stocked fish will probably be around the 2kg mark by now.Around the traps,Dartmouth has been fishing ok with attractors and either worms or a lure behind,best early and late in the day and dont go up there without a downrigger as the fish feed at various depths during the day.Dart Cup is on this weekend so patience and a bit of courtesy is the key to a good weekend,good luck to all who enter.Mulwala is getting flogged to death,access is starting to get a bit harder for the 2wd vehicles and your best option is at the yacht club boat ramp,I have heard some big numbers of cod have been caught and I hope anglers are limiting there catch and not catching there limit,if you see someone doing the wrong thing dob them in,all it takes is a photo,a rego and ring fisheries,this is Australia's last wild native fishery and poachers are not welcome.If you want a freezer full of fish why not target redfin,the lake is full of them.Lastly lets all pray for a wet winter and hopefully the fishing will imrpove as well

cheers 

Report Well its been a quiet month on Lake Hume due to low water levels and lack of safe boating water,the river below has been fishing well at times with some nice yella's being caught by those in the know.Thing may improve in the next month or so as the lake is now rising.

Further afield at Dartmouth there have been some good trout being taken from the surface down to 20metres best times are early and late in the day.Downstream at Bundalong/Mulwala the fishing has been hot one day and cold the next,just remember the lake is being drawn down to a very low level and stumps that were not there last trip may be there next time to take out your prop,also only take what you need,if you go down their to fill your eskyies and freezers with native fish you will be the one whinging when next time  the lake is drawn down fisheries close the lake and if you see someone doing the wrong thing ring the dob in a poacher line and give them the boat rego/car rego etc,take photo's,we do not want these types on our waterways.Also Crayfish season is under way so check fisheries for the rules and regs in your state cheers Dave 

ReportAs the drought still has a strong hold on us as far as the fishing seen goes not to much has changed in the last month or so except for the dwindling lake levels.Those prepared to put in the effort should be rewarded with a fish or two.First cab of the rank is Lake Hume,although it has come down very quickly I have had a few reports of anglers sratching a feed of redfin together and there have been some good yellas caught in the river below.The lake is now a 4 knot zone and there is better and safer fishing only an hours drive away,reports the lake may get to 1% by May is a sad sight for the lake but it can only improve as the irrgation season is well and truly over.Mulwala is the place to get a fish and it astounds me how this place stands up to the pressure it gets,cod ,yellas and redfin,yes redfin up to 3lb are all being caught I just hope there are no freezer fillers taking more than they should.The Lake is being drawn down at the end of this month and will not be closed to boating or fishing,just take a bit of care when navigating the river course.Dartmouth is fishing ok with trout taking lures on the surface early and late and deeper during the day,the browns will be looking to school up in a month or so waiting for the precious rain to signal the spawning run,the mitta and kiewa rivers should fish well as the warmer days should create some big hatches for the flyfishos.Hopefully we will get the much needed rain we need soon and all our rivers and lake get the flush they need .Finally the blue green algae alert,yes it is in Lake Hume and the murray river all the way down to torrumbay weir,this means it will be in every creek,channel ,farmers pumpstation,bit of common sense is don't swim in it,drink it,boil it then drink it as the spors do not die when boiled,leave the dog at home if camping and if you are going to eat fish caught in it wash them with fresh town supply water and you should come home feeling ok

cheers Dave