Trout opening form guide for West Gippsland by Martin Auldist

The long-awaited opening of the Victorian river trout season is sure to see the waterways of Gippsland alive with anglers hoping to become re-acquainted with some long-lost salmonid friends.

Some will make a weekend of it, trying their luck in the more remote locations of central or east Gippsland. Time-poor anglers, however, may prefer shorter trips to gamble on the excellent trout angling available closer to home in West Gippsland.

This scenic part of the state offers a number of great trout streams within two hours of Melbourne - but exactly where to go can be a tough decision. This 'form guide' of West Gippy trout rivers will help anglers invest their trout time wisely and make the most of trout fishing's 'Spring Carnival'...