Chinook Salmon also referred to as King Salmon, Spring Salmon and Tyee are considered some of the best and highly prized freshwater species throughout the world. Identified by their largemouth, thick silvery body with a lightly spotted back and large almost square caudal fin. These guys are mostly known for their sporting capabilities but can […]
Category: Freshwater Fish

How to catch a Brown Trout?
Brown Trout is a medium-sized freshwater species that is well known for its sporting capabilities. Often identified by their largemouth that houses a set of sharp teeth, brown to silverish tan in colour and small to medium size black and red spots throughout its body. Brown Trout native to Europe and Western Asia was first […]

How to fish for Rainbow Trout?
Rainbow Trout, a quality freshwater species that was first introduced into Australian waters in the 1860s and 1890s. Native to North America, Europe, and Northern Asia are now found in known freshwater lakes, rivers and streams all over Victoria. Since first introduced, Rainbow Trout have become a popular species amongst anglers. Not only they are […]

How to catch a Carp?
European carp or commonly known as carp are an introduced species in Victorian waters. Since first being introduced in 1859 have now become a noxious species and pest. Despite the bad reputation, Carp, however, do make great sporting fish and some may find them to taste quite pleasant. Originally distributed throughout Europe and Asia, Carp […]

How to catch a Perch?
English Perch, also known as Redfin Perch are an introduced species in southern parts of Australia. From inland waterways of Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, New South Wales, and Victoria. Redfin, as the name suggests, is quite easily distinguished by their brightly coloured red fin tips. First introduced in the 1860s for recreational fishing purposes […]