Murray Codference 2022
For the fifth year in a row, the Murray Codference is returning to Shepparton!
There's some sensational speakers locked in to talk about the very latest on how this iconic Aussie species is tracking, and we're anticipating this year's Codference will be another action-packed event!
Important information
When: Sunday, 27 February, 2022
Where: Eastbank Conference Centre
Time: 9am-4pm
Bookings: Book your seat at the Murray Codference here.
What to expect
- Keynote address from two speakers: Thomas Pinter (pictured above), a two-time Mulwala Classic winner who will share a few secrets on lake fishing for trophy cod. He’ll be joined by fellow impoundment fisher Kate Norman, who has become known in recent times as the ‘Eildon cod whisperer’.
- John Fyffe will speak on the art of clearwater cod fishing with bait
- Bill Classon, editor of Freshwater Fishing Magazine, will talk through his preferred ways of targeting Murray cod and golden perch.
- Updates on the new project that is tracking cod in the Goulburn River above Lake Eildon, recovery efforts on Macquarie perch, and the successful Women in Recreational Fishing Network, which was started right here in Victoria
The conference is part of the State Government’s $35 million Go Fishing Victoria plan to get more people fishing, more often.
Note: A vaccination certificate will be required to attend the Codference. Click here to view our COVIDSafe info.
To learn more about past Murray Codference events:
For further information about the Murray Codference, please contact Michelle Wenner, Fisheries Manager (michelle.wenner@vfa.vic.gov.au) or John Douglas, Fisheries Manager (John.Douglas@vfa.vic.gov.au).
Murray Codference Proceedings
Note: No proceedings were produced for the 2021 Codference. Videos of the presentations are available through links below in the Murray Codference Videos section.
To download Murray Codference Proceedings, click below:
- Murray Codference Proceedings 2019 (PDF - 8.9 MB)
- Murray Codference Proceedings 2018 (PDF - 7.1 MB)
- Murray Codference Proceedings 2017 (PDF - 6.5 MB)
- Murray Codference Proceedings 2016 (PDF - 9.8 MB)
Murray Codference Videos
Videos are also available of presentations given at the 2018, 2019 and 2021 Murray Codferences, click below:
2021 Murray Codference Videos
Cod Fishing with Keynote Cam McGregor
Better Access to Murray Cod Fisheries with Ben Scullin
Tourism Plans for Future Cod Fishery with Chris Rose
Native Fish Hatchery at Arcadia with Anthony Forster
Murray Cod Diet with Dr Katie Doyle
Fisheries Compliance with Greg Sharp
Native Fish Management with Taylor Hunt
My Journey as Cod Fisher with Yorick Piper
New Native Fish Products with Steve Trelfall
2019 Murray Codference Videos
Murray Codference 2019 launch – Travis Dowling
Native fisheries management highlights 2019 - Anthony Forster
Lower Darling River fish loss: An independent review - Nick Bond
Native fish report cards 2019 - Brett Ingram
Evidence driven management is crucial - Jarod Lyon
Northern native hatchery update - Danny Simpson
Changing channels - Native fish salvage and relocation - John Douglas
New age bait for BIG cod - John Cahill
Fishing for Gippsland Australian Bass - Graeme Dear
GoFishVic App - Better Data, Better Fishing - Taylor Hunt
2018 Murray Codference Videos
Bringing home, the USA Pro Bass circuit experience - Carl Jocumsen
Native fish horizons - Rocklands and beyond - Anthony Forster
Victoria’s native fish recovery - the last 20 years - Zeb Tonkin & Jarod Lyon
‘Back to the Future’ for native fish - Will Trueman
Murray cod stocking in Victoria - early history - Bill Classon
Access all areas - Michael Burgess
Kids and fishing - the perfect combination! - Robbie Alexander
The adventures of a cod girl - Karen Rees
Big cod casting tactics - Lubin Pfeiffer
Golden perch tournament tactics - Stephen Booth
Murray Codference Presenters
The Murray Codference series is proud to have featured presentations from the following speakers:
- Rod Harrison
- Rod MacKenzie
- Dr Stuart Rowland
- Carl Jocumsen
- Rob Paxevanos
- Steve Starling
- Stephen Booth
- Lubin Pfeiffer
- Robbie Alexander
- Bill Classon
- Karen Rees
- Cameron McGregor
- Will Trueman
- Dr Paul Hardy-Smith
- Cameron Westaway, NSW Fisheries
- Katie Doyle
- Steve Trelfall
- Luke Pearce, NSW Fisheries
- Matt Barwick, NSW Fisheries
- Andrew Norris, Queensland Fisheries
- Nick Bond, Latrobe University
- Michael Burgess, VRFish
- Louissa Rogers, North Central CMA
- Emma Coats, Victorian Environmental Water Holder
- Dr Jarod Lyon, Arthur Rylah Institute
- Dr Zeb Tonkin, Arthur Rylah Institute
- Danny Simpson, Victoria Fisheries Authority
- John Cahill, Ebbtide Tackle
- Yorick Piper, Victorian Fisheries Authority Board Member
- Chris Rose, Victorian Fisheries Authority Board Member
- Ben Scullin, VRFish
- Graeme Dear, East Gippsland CMA
- Anthony Forster, Victorian Fisheries Authority
- Taylor Hunt, Victorian Fisheries Authority
- John Douglas, Victorian Fisheries Authority
- Marc Ainsworth, Victorian Fisheries Authority
- Dr Brett Ingram, Victorian Fisheries Authority
- Craig Ingram, Victorian Fisheries Authority
- Greg Sharp, Victorian Fisheries Authority