Fishing

Recreational fishing is encouraged in the ACT and regulated by the Fisheries Act 2000. The main angling species in the ACT are Murray Cod, Golden Perch, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Redfin and Carp.  

For more information on fishing in the ACT refer to Environment and Sustainable Development Directorate website  or click on the links below

• Fishing in ACT brochure ( PDF 560Kb)
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• Size and bag limits
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• Closed, Open and Trout Waters 
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• Fish information sheets
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• Fish in the Upper Murrumbidgee Catchment
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• Fishing Legislation -  Fisheries Act 2000
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• Fishing in NSW  
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• Recreational fishing in the ACT