2021 Murray Codference

The Murray Codference is returning to Shepparton in 2021!

This year's event is the fifth consecutive Codference to be held in the heart of the Goulburn Valley.

There's some sensational speakers locked in to talk about the very latest on this iconic Aussie species.

This year's event has had additional capacity added. Click here to book a ticket.

Key Information

When: Sunday, 18^th April, 2021

Where: Riverlinks Eastbank, 70 Welsford St, Shepparton VIC 3630

Time: 9:00am-4:00pm

Important Note:

We are committed to delivering a CovidSafe event. To support this all bookings will include an allocated seat assigned at the time of booking. Please ensure if you wish to sit with a group that you book for them within the one transaction.

Bookings:

This year's event has had additional seats become available. Click here to book a ticket.

Presentations and Speakers

Keynote address from Cameron McGregor who will discuss angling tips and techniques
Arcadia Native Fish Hatchery update by Anthony Forster
Steve Trelfall on new and useful native fish fishing products
Yorick Piper and his journey as a cod fisher
Katie Doyle on Murray Cod diet
Ben Scullin on better access to Murray Cod fisheries

The conference is a proud part of the State Government’s $35 million Target One Million plan to get more people fishing, more often.

Previous events and speakers

The Murray Codference is an annual all-day celebration of native fish and fishing that has been held annually at Shepparton since 2016.

The conference style event brings together 300-600 recreational fishers, fisheries managers, researchers and resource managers annually to learn all about our native fisheries and how they’re tracking, plus tips and tactics to improve fishing success from Australia’s best anglers.

The Murray Codference is a free event funded by the State Government’s $35 million Target One Million plan to get more people fishing, more often, in more places.

To learn more about the Murray Codference:

Download the Murray Codference Proceedings
Watch the Murray Codference presentation videos

For further information about the Murray Codference, please contact Anthony Forster, Manager of Freshwater Fisheries (Anthony.forster@vfa.vic.gov.au), Taylor Hunt, Fisheries Manager (taylor.hunt@vfa.vic.gov.au) or John Douglas, Fisheries Manager (John.douglas@vfa.vic.gov.au).