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Planning your next fishing trip in Canberra, Australia ? Today is a good day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular bite times and moon phases, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...

  • Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise bite times and moon phases and the best moon phases.
  • Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
  • Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
  • Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.

Canberra, Australia offers diverse freshwater fishing across Lake Burley Griffin, Googong Dam, the Murrumbidgee River and nearby mountain streams. Anglers target native Murray cod and golden perch alongside stocked trout and redfin, using lures, flies and bait from the city’s urban shorelines to rugged gorge country. read more...

Some of the best fishing spots near Canberra include: Lake Burley Griffin, Murrumbidgee River, Googong Reservoir, Lake Ginninderra, Queanbeyan River, Lake Tuggeranong, Molonglo River, Cotter River, Uriarra Crossing, Scrivener Dam, etc. see full list

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 9:49 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
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    13%
  • Waxing Crescent - 13% illuminated Waxing Crescent
Next Full Moon in ~12 days on 30th June
  • Distance to earth:
    369,519 km
    Proximity:
    84.9 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Canberra
New Moon
Mon, 15 Jun
Full Moon
Tue, 30 Jun
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Thu, 30 Jul

Solunar Bite Times

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All times are displayed in the Australia/Sydney timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is +10 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). The center shows the current moon phase which is a Waxing Crescent at 13% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a good day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -2 hour and -13 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
Australia/Sydney • Thu, 18 Jun 00:42 • -35.283, 149.128
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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
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*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Canberra

Canberra fishing revolves around a network of man-made lakes, impoundments and the Murrumbidgee River corridor, giving anglers options for native cod and perch, stocked trout and abundant redfin. Key waters include Lake Burley Griffin in the city’s heart, suburban lakes like Ginninderra and Tuggeranong, Googong Dam to the southeast and the nearby Murrumbidgee River with its deep holes and rock bars.

Seasonally, Murray cod and golden perch are prime targets from late spring through autumn when water temperatures rise. Cod respond to big surface lures at dawn and dusk in early summer, especially around drowned timber, rocky points and steep banks on Burley Griffin, Googong and along the Murrumbidgee. In the heat of summer, working large spinnerbaits, chatterbaits and soft plastics slow and tight to structure in 3–6 m of water is productive. Golden perch fire during spring and again in late summer, often schooling on drop-offs and around bridge pylons where lipless crankbaits, vibes and lightly weighted plastics excel.

Winter in Canberra is slower for natives but ideal for trout in the region’s cooler streams and in certain stocked impoundments. Focus on sunny afternoons when water temperatures bump up slightly. Small hardbodies, soft plastics on 1–2 g jigheads and classic flies like Woolly Buggers and nymphs fished through runs and pools will pick up rainbow and brown trout, as well as feisty redfin. On the lakes, winter is a good time to fish deep with metal vibes and blades along old river beds for schooled perch.

Habitat and positioning are crucial. In Canberra’s lakes, look for rocky banks, submerged trees, weed edges and inflow areas. In Burley Griffin and Ginninderra, working the edges of weed beds with small crankbaits and 2–3 inch plastics will produce numbers of redfin and the odd native. In Googong and the Murrumbidgee, target rock walls, undercut banks, eddies below rapids and any visible timber. Cod often sit tight to the thickest cover; run lures so they almost touch the structure, accepting the occasional snag as the price of success.

Techniques vary by target. For cod, use 20–40 lb braid with 40–60 lb leader, slow retrieves and frequent pauses. Surface paddlers and wakebaits are deadly in low light; during brighter periods switch to deep-diving hardbodies or heavy spinnerbaits. Golden perch respond well to slow-rolled 3–4 inch paddletail plastics, small spinnerbaits and lipless crankbaits hopped off the bottom. Light spin tackle with 6–10 lb braid and 8–12 lb leader is ideal for redfin and trout; focus on bite-sized lures and keep moving until you locate a school or active fish.

Shore-based fishing is highly effective across Canberra. Work wind-blown shores where food is pushed in, and pay particular attention to points, bridge pylons and any sudden depth change. A simple, mobile approach—one rod, a small selection of proven lures and plenty of walking—consistently outperforms staying put. Dawn, dusk and overcast days are the premium windows, but slow-rolling lures in deeper water through the middle of the day will still turn fish, especially around submerged structure and drop-offs.

The Best Fishing Spots around Canberra

Lake Burley Griffin

Canberra’s centerpiece offers accessible fishing from promenades, rock walls, and kayaks, with redfin perch, golden perch (yellowbelly), Murray cod, and carp common around structure, bridge pylons, and weed beds; early morning and dusk around Commonwealth Bridge and the Kingston Foreshore are popular for casting lures and trolling quietly.

Murrumbidgee River

The main river skirting Canberra is a go-to for Murray cod, golden perch, and carp, with spinnerbaits and hardbodies worked along deep pools and undercut banks; popular access stretches include Casuarina Sands, Pine Island, and Uriarra Crossing, and kayakers often target snags and eddies at first light.

Googong Reservoir

Just southeast of Canberra near Queanbeyan, this large impoundment is famed for big redfin, solid golden perch, and occasional Murray cod, with shore casting and electric-powered/kayak trolling effective along rocky points, timbered bays, and the dam wall reaches on calm mornings.

Lake Ginninderra

A suburban lake with easy paths and foreshore access targeting redfin perch, golden perch, carp, and the odd Murray cod; anglers work weed edges, pontoons, and inflow areas near Ginninderra Drive bridges and parklands with small soft plastics and vibes.

Queanbeyan River

Running through Queanbeyan into NSW, this river offers accessible pools and runs for trout in cooler months upstream and redfin, golden perch, carp, and occasional Murray cod in town stretches; spinning small hardbodies and plastics around bridges and riffles is productive.

Lake Tuggeranong

A convenient southern Canberra lake with broad shore access for redfin perch, golden perch, carp, and occasional Murray cod; evenings see bait and lure anglers working the promenade, creek inflows, and pedestrian bridge areas, while kayaks cover deeper basins on still days.

Molonglo River

Flowing into Lake Burley Griffin, the Molonglo holds redfin, Murray cod, carp, and seasonal trout in cooler flows; popular sessions target snags and bends near Coppins Crossing and the lower reaches with spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, and small diving lures.

Cotter River

A scenic mountain-fed stream west of Canberra known for clear-water fishing for rainbow and brown trout in cooler months and small natives in the lower reaches; anglers prospect pools and runs around Cotter Reserve and near Cotter Dam with light spin gear and small hardbodies.

Uriarra Crossing

A well-known access point on the Murrumbidgee where anglers target Murray cod, golden perch, carp, and occasional trout in the runs and pools above and below the crossing; evenings are popular for casting spinnerbaits to visible structure and seam lines.

Scrivener Dam

The structure that forms Lake Burley Griffin creates ambush habitat where anglers work eddies and current lines for golden perch, redfin, Murray cod, and carp; shore-based lure and bait fishing around the dam precinct is a longstanding urban staple, with nearby Yarralumla and Weston Park also productive.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Canberra area

Wharf's or Jetties are good places to wet a line and meet other fishermen. They often produce a fresh feed of fish and are also great to catch bait fish. As they are often well lit, they also provide a good opportunity for night fishing. There are 3 wharf(s) in this area.

Regatta Point Jetty - 0.93210866059km , National Library Jetty - 1.38888674082km , High Court Jetty - 1.82782622813km

Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 14 beaches and bays in this area.

Lotus Bay - 1.93783368212km , Yarralumla Bay - 3.04879907247km , Orana Bay - 3.26050905408km , Nursery Bay - 3.96796887037km , Bimbi Beach - 7.67938878325km , Gummiuk Beach - 7.86339018214km , Nengi Bamir Beach - 8.39271558376km , Bargang Beach - 8.44559599563km , Dulwa Beach - 8.48098660604km , Yerra Beach - 8.68308548583km , Mundang Beach - 14.53389061306km , Ngadyung Beach - 14.6657907967km , Nguru Beach - 14.76616526752km , Tuggeranong Town Park Beach - 15.09789003285km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Canberra. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.

West Basin - 0.84698012415km , Regatta Point Jetty - 0.93210866059km , National Library Jetty - 1.38888674082km , Springbank Island - 1.71988630525km , High Court Jetty - 1.82782622813km , Lotus Bay - 1.93783368212km , Lake Burley Griffin - 2.07059019184km , West Lake - 2.07059019184km , Aspen Island - 2.16435967491km , Spinnaker Island - 2.2903035471km , Spinnnaker Island - 2.95496295408km , Yarralumla Bay - 3.04879907247km , Sullivans Creek - 3.14434285144km , Orana Bay - 3.26050905408km , Nursery Bay - 3.96796887037km , Jerrabomberra Creek - 4.18976927344km , Scrivener Dam - 5.33080361122km , Yarralumla Creek - 5.87886385631km , Bimbi Beach - 7.67938878325km , Gummiuk Beach - 7.86339018214km , Lake Ginninderra - 7.93008156898km , Western Creek - 7.9997726451km , Nengi Bamir Beach - 8.39271558376km , Bargang Beach - 8.44559599563km , Dulwa Beach - 8.48098660604km , Yerra Beach - 8.68308548583km , Queanbeyan River - 11.05673368825km , Yerrabi Pond - 11.88301405648km , Lake Jerrabomberra - 13.22805026542km , Halls Creek - 14.06347650291km , Mundang Beach - 14.53389061306km , Ngadyung Beach - 14.6657907967km , Stony Creek - 14.66711824853km , Nguru Beach - 14.76616526752km , Lake Tuggeranong - 14.8867246688km , New Station Creek - 15.01165611906km , Tuggeranong Town Park Beach - 15.09789003285km , Village Creek - 15.10507059107km , Molonglo River - 15.36653794643km , Sturt Island - 15.64495238337km

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