While they only had carp and boney bream, the fact is they were using nets that could catch all species of fish. 

If they weren’t caught this time, next time they may have caught a dozen Murray cod. This action was the result of a tip-off from a decent angler.

The Department of Primary Industries is looking for volunteers to fit in with its Fish Care volunteer program. These volunteers play a vital role in promoting a sustainable recreational fishery by being involved with fishing workshops, school visits, field days, fishing competitions and habitat restoration. They are also there to pass on their knowledge and values. 

A training weekend will be held on April 14 and 15. If you are interested, just go to the website at www.dpi.nsw.gov/fishing/recreational/resource/fishcare-volunteers

In news from the Snowy region, a submission has been put forward to the department, seemingly on behalf of concerned fishermen to ban the use of treble hooks in certain waterways as they cause more injuries than single hooks on released fish. 

The response up that way in the media and fishing forums was nothing short of swift and decisive, with a local fishing tackle retailer reporting that since the reaction a short statement has been released that no such undertaking will be made this year.

Lake Mulwala is without any doubt one of the leading native fisheries in this area, with some of the best lurecasting for cod anywhere.

On my last visit a few weeks ago, I bemoaned the scope of weed growth in the last 12 months. 

Not only has it become difficult to fish among this weed, but simply using your motor is fraught with difficulties – let alone trying to use an electric motor. 

Although difficult, this weed growth does provide much cover and feed for our own natives and hopefully Russell Mason will provide more information on a later date.

This week has been a tad difficult, with the wind picking up everyday since the weekend. However, there have been some good reports from those who persisted.

Lake Hume still chugging along nicely with some good 40cm reddies being nailed on small yabbies and worms. 

Finding better fish is the most difficult task, so either troll with divers or spend five or so minutes at each spot just to see what is around. 

If you are catching smaller fish, persist for about half an hour. If the size of the catch doesn’t increase, don’t go wasting too much time and bait there. 

There’s been the odd report received of yellowbelly on jackall being lurecasted to the rocky points. 

The Upper Murray is also well worth a look. Andrew Seymour caught and releaed a 74cm Murray cod on cheese. 

There’s been other reports about spinner baits and surface lures getting results.

Streams have been much the same as last week, fishing well to drifted live bait and small vibraxes.

The Mitta, after the flush, has picked up a little for those who delve around with a fly rod, with some good early mayfly hatches.

As mentioned, Lake Mulwala has a serious weed issue in some areas, but this hasn’t stopped anglers from fishing.

Trolling hardbodies in the channels probably the best method.

Lurecasting with wake baits and surface lures is still working well where weeds aren’t a problem.

Blowering has been a little more co-operative this week, with a few good bags of reddies on yabbies. There was a good report from Talbingo from an angler who used small diving hardbodies. They landed a few good rainbows, with some solid reddies thrown in for good measure. The Snowy Lakes are good for mudeyes and fly fishing into the evening.

That’s is from me for a while as it’s back to Russ next week. Good fishing to all.