 The Murray Cod is a prize catch for recreational fishers, but it's very survival is threatened by many things, including overfishing. Hi, I'm Andrew Wittinghausen from Escape With ET and I'd like to tell you what the South Australian Government is doing to help this important fishery get back on its feet. The South Australian section of the River Murray is closed completely during the Murray Cod peak spawning season, which is from the 1st of August to the 31st of December. This is to reduce stress on the fish when it's captured and increase its chances of survival and spawning. Outside these dates, recreational fishers can enjoy the thrill of catching one of these iconic fish, but they must immediately release this fish back into the water. And when you catch a Murray Cod, you cannot lift it out of the water at all, simply remove your lure and let it go on its way. The absolute exception of these rills applies to the Chawilla floodplain and the Rallrall Creek near Renmark. These regions mimic the original flows of the River Murray and provide Murray Cod with their best chances of good spawning events and help the ongoing survival of juvenile Cod. No Murray Cod fishing is allowed in these areas at all. By following these easy rules, we Anglers are doing our bit to keep this magnificent species alive for future generations to enjoy.