Canberra Fishing Report | April 2024
LOCAL LAKES & RIVERS
Googong & Burrinjuck Dams prove to be the standout locations of the local impoundments with some cracking Golden Perch reported.
Autumn is typically a great time to target big goldens as they feed heavily to put on condition for winter when the water temps plummet.
Methods: • Slow jigging • Casting lures or flies
Lures: • Ecogear ZX40 • Jackall TN60 • Storm Hot’n’Tot
Flies: • MFC Mega Rabbit • MFC Mega Marabou
As we lead into winter, you should start to think about upsizing the size of you presentation when targeting Murray Cod.
The smaller fish become less active, but the bigger fish will typically respond to a larger lure or fly.
We’ve just had a full re-stock on the popular Jackall range including: Chibitarel, Gantarel, Gigantarel and Pompadour.
Matt with a nice Fly Caught Golden Perch
Tom with a Healthy Murray Cod on Fly
Nathan with a Chunky little Cod on Fly
SNOWY MOUNTAINS
The annual migration of Brown Trout has started in the Eucumbene River.
This is the most famous spawn run in Australia with the largest volume of fish and a larger average size than any other.
Trophy fish to 10lb and beyond have been recorded most years.
There has been a small run of fish already, but the bulk of fish continue to congregate in the lake in anticipation of rain.
These fish rely heavily on rising river levels to spawn successfully.
Only lure & fly are permitted in these prestigious waters.
Catch and release is encouraged. Please adhere to fisheries rules regulations when fishing this spawning river.
Please also note current National Park closures: https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/news/kosciuszko-national-park-implements-safety-closures-for-control-operations
Methods: • Lure Fishing with Hardbodies • Spin Drifting • Indicator Fishing • Euro Nymphing
Lures: Rapala Countdown & Floating Lures ( Particularly the Spotted Dog pattern )
Flies: Nymphs & Glo Bugs
Lake Jindabyne has seen some good action lately with trollers reporting some good numbers of brown trout around Creel Bay & Waste Point.
Angus with a 9.5lb Trophy Brown Trout
SOUTH COAST
Flathead continue to be active around many of the beaches including Durras, Maloneys & Bawley Point.
Bonito off the rocky headlands around these areas are also a viable option.
Methods: • Casting Soft Plastics • Casting Flies
Lures: • Rapala Crush City ‘The Jerk’ Soft Plastics
Flies: Lefty’s Deceiver
WHATS HAPPENING IN-STORE
We’ve been expanding on gear for the Hiking/Backpacking market and have just received stock from MSR (Mountain Safety Research),
Including some of their more popular stoves including: ‘Windburner’, ‘Whisperlite International’ & ‘Dragonfly’
We have also received stock of their famous ‘Hubba Hubba’ 1 and 2 person lightweight tents.
MSR Windburner
MSR Hubba Hubba Ultralight Tent
Sea to Summit have just launched their new range of kitchenware including the Detour Stainless Steel, Frontier Ultralight and Passage ranges.
The Frontier Ultralight Range looks a standout for the Backpacking & Hiking market.
Sea To Summit Frontier Ultralight Range
