Don't doubt the trout and head into deeper water for a good catch

Lake Eucumbene is dropping rapidly, too, which isn't helping. It's down to 36 per cent and the receding water has affected shore-based fishing, especially during the day.

Trout are still coming close to the bank after dark, and some solid fish are taking flies and lures, but I wouldn't be surprised to see trolling in deeper water become the best method as summer progresses.

Water levels in the rivers and streams have also dropped and the dry fly fishing is definitely tougher.

Easily-accessible waterways, including the Thredbo and Eucumbene rivers, have also copped a hiding from holidaying anglers, making the fish particularly skittish.

Streams and creeks further afield, off the beaten track, are still fishing well and certainly worth the effort.

Marlin fishing on the South Coast has hit its straps this week as the water nudges 24 degrees.

The action is a lot more consistent up and down the coast, with black and striped marlin popping up everywhere between Jervis Bay and Merimbula.

Big dolphinfish are around as well - a pretty good consolation prize if the billfish fail to cooperate.

The annual Bermagui Bluewater Classic is on this weekend so let's hope the excellent fishing continues.

The fishing around town in Canberra is steady rather than spectacular.

There are acres of redfin in all the urban lakes. Don't forget about all the tiny ponds that abound in many suburbs - they're also often full of reddies.

Googong is fishing very well for redfin and the occasional native. There are some big redfin in this lake and the excellent water quality means they're great table fare, too.