About TroutArena

We're passionate Aussie anglers and gamers on a mission to bring you the most honest fishing game reviews on the internet.

Australian fishing pier at sunrise — our inspiration

Our Story

TroutArena was born out of frustration. Back in 2019, our founder — a lifelong angler from Sydney — was searching for honest reviews of fishing video games and kept finding articles written by people who'd clearly never held a fishing rod in their lives. The reviews missed everything that matters to a real angler: accurate fish behaviour, realistic tackle mechanics, and the authentic feel of being on the water.

So he gathered a small crew of like-minded mates — all passionate fishers who also happened to love gaming — and TroutArena was born. Today we're Australia's most trusted source for fishing game reviews, reaching over 12,000 readers every month.

We test every game thoroughly, spending at least 20 hours with each title before writing a word. We compare the virtual experience against our real-world knowledge of Australian fishing, and we're never afraid to call out a game that falls short.

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What We Stand For

Three core values guide everything we do at TroutArena.

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Honesty First

We never accept payment for positive reviews. Every score is earned through genuine gameplay, and we're not afraid to give a low rating when a game deserves it.

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Australian Perspective

We review games through the lens of Australian anglers. We know our local fish species, waterways, and fishing culture — and we bring that knowledge to every review.

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Real Gaming Expertise

Our team are genuine gamers, not just fishers. We understand game design, progression systems, and what makes a game genuinely fun to play for hours on end.

Meet the Team

A small but passionate crew of Aussie anglers and gamers.

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Jake Morrison

Founder & Lead Reviewer

Sydney-based angler with 20 years on the water. Murray Cod obsessive and PC gaming enthusiast.

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Sarah Chen

Senior Reviewer

Melbourne fly fisher and console gaming veteran. Specialises in simulation and relaxing fishing titles.

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Tom Nguyen

Technical Reviewer

Brisbane-based Barramundi fisher and tech writer. Focuses on game mechanics, graphics, and performance.

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Emma Walsh

Mobile Games Editor

Perth-based mobile gaming specialist. Reviews all iOS and Android fishing titles for the Aussie market.

Where We Fish (and Game)

Our team is spread across Australia, giving us a truly national perspective on fishing and gaming.

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Sydney, NSW — Head Office

Level 12, 680 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000. Our main editorial office where most reviews are written and published.

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Melbourne, VIC — Southern Bureau

Suite 4, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000. Home to our console gaming and fly fishing specialists.

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Brisbane, QLD — Northern Bureau

Level 3, 200 Adelaide Street, Brisbane QLD 4000. Our tropical fishing and mobile gaming hub.