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National Capital Sport Fishing
Things To Do Acton, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Nature and wildlife
National Capital Sport Fishing provides all necessary tackle and equipment to deliver a safe, superbly equipped, professionally operated, high quality sports fishing experience for up to three anglers per tour for a great fishing experience on the waters adjacent to the ACT, and particularly Lake Burley Griffin. The purpose built 4.7m centre console sport-fishing vessel is fitted out with the latest fish finding technology and equipment to deliver a great day on the water.
The primary target species are Murray Cod and Golden Perch, and the introduced species of Redfin and Carp also regularly feature in the catch. Lure fishing is our preferred approach for Murray Cod and Golden Perch, using a broad range of casting and trolling techniques utilising a wide range of lures, depending on conditions and the mood of the fish.
Ensuring the sustainability of our fisheries is a fundamental principle of the operation and it is a condition of our permit that all Murray Cod and Golden Perch captured in Lake Burley Griffin must be released back in to the water. For other waters, the fishing regulations as issued by the relevant management authorities apply, but catch and release fishing is encouraged!
Due to current health advice on social distancing, please contact the business for the most up to date information regarding opening times and services.
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Disabled access available Nature and wildlife
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$349
Fast Cast Tours are 3 hours in duration, fishing Lake Burley Griffin and the Molonglo River, or Lake Ginninderra. These tours are only offered on a seasonal basis – usually during school holiday periods and major Canberra based events.
Fast Cast Tours are great option for families where a longer tour might stretch the patience of some of our more junior anglers (!), noting that for families we’ll often mix some bait fishing into the tour to maximise the learning experience.
These tours are also a great option for dedicated anglers that are keen to hit the water after work on weekdays during daylight saving.
$495
Our Half Day tours are 5 hours in duration, fishing on Lake Burley Griffin and the Molonglo River.
These tours will see you fishing in a number of locations around Lake Burley Griffin, potentially moving from Scrivener Dam at the western end of the Lake, eastward past Black Mountain Peninsula, famous landmarks such as the National Museum and the National Library, through the Parliamentary Triangle, all the way to the Molonglo River and the eastern end of the Lake.
Great option for enthusiastic anglers looking for some serious fishing time chasing Golden Perch and Murray Cod, with the potential to learn or brush up on some local techniques.
These tours are only generally only offered on Saturdays and Sundays, and may also be available during school holiday periods.
Special packages are available to fish some of the waters that are within day trip or overnight range from Canberra.
Potential locations include Lake Burrinjuck, targeting Murray Cod and Golden Perch, or – for those with trout in mind – Lake Jindabyne targeting Brown and Rainbow Trout.
Please contact us for more information if you are interested in a tailored package.
$695
In Canberra because your partner wants to visit the National Gallery, the National Museum, Old Parliament House, and some of our many other fine cultural institutions, while you’d really rather just go fishing?
This might be the perfect way to spend your day! Our full day tours are 8 hours in duration, fishing Lake Burley Griffin and the Molonglo River.
Like our 5 hr package, this tour will see you fishing in a number of locations around Lake Burley Griffin, potentially moving from Scrivener Dam at the western end of the Lake, eastward past Black Mountain Peninsula, famous landmarks such as the National Museum and the National Library, through the Parliamentary Triangle, all the way to the Molonglo River and the eastern end of the Lake. We’ll also take the occasional break from fishing to allow you to stretch your legs at some of the differing landing points around Lake Burley Griffin.
These tours are only generally only offered on Saturdays and Sundays, and may also be available during school holiday periods.
