Murray Cod
Permanent closure
You must not take Murray Cod at any time within:
- River Murray proper
- Lake Albert
- Lake Alexandrina.
This excludes the waters of the Coorong.
Catch and release only from 1 January to 31 July
You can catch and release Murray Cod between 1 January to 31 July each year in:
- River Murray proper, excluding the Chowilla floodplain north of the River Murray between 34°9'46.65" South, 140°45'30.41" East (Ral Ral Creek) upstream to the River Murray at 34°1'14.55" South, 141°0’9.72" East (South Australia and New South Wales border) – see Murray cod closure map ( )
- Lake Albert
- Lake Alexandrina, excluding the waters of the Coorong.
Catch and release of Murray Cod is permitted all year round when reservoir fishing.
See the safe catching and handling practices as well as how to release your catch.