The Hopkins River in Victoria offers a diverse and expansive fishery, flowing for 262 kilometers of freshwater before transitioning into a 9-kilometer estuary that empties into the Southern Ocean near Warrnambool. This dual nature provides anglers with a remarkable variety of fishing environments, from inland freshwater stretches targeting trout and perch to a productive estuarine system teeming with bream, mulloway, and salmon. The river is well-serviced with multiple boat ramps and access points, making it a popular and accessible destination for both bank-based anglers and those with small boats.