Who we are
Canberra Fisherman's Club Inc. is a local sport fishing club catering for the needs of the ACT's competitive and social anglers alike. Copies of our current By-Laws and Constitution provide more details on our rules and regulations (see links below).
Through our affiliation with the Australian National Sportfishing Association (ANSA), our members are entitled to fish for State, National and International Records, attain Master Angler Awards and compete in ANSA Conventions.
Not everyone takes their fishing that seriously though! We don't mind if you're a competitive or social angler, we hope to cater for everyone.
Membership
CFC Membership is on a financial year basis. We offer half-price membership for new members joining after December each year. Potential members are encouraged to attend a meeting or two, or even an outing, to meet some of our members and get an idea of what the CFC is about.
Our current membership fees are:
- $20.00 Senior
- $30.00 Family
- $ 5.00 Junior (under 16)
Membership of ANSA is additional and optional. ANSA membership fees are:
- $19.00 Senior
- $24.00 Family
- $ 7.00 Student
- $ 4.00 Child (under 16)
To join, simply download our membership form, fill it out and post (along with payment) to PO Box 325, Civic Square ACT 2608, or drop it off at a meeting.
Meetings & Outings
CFC holds general meetings on the second Tuesday of the month at Eastlakes Football Club, 3 Oxley St, Griffith, commencing at 7:30pm. Visitors and guests are most welcome to attend. A few times a year, we arrange guest speakers or special events for meetings, otherwise they involve outing planning, discussions about what has been biting and where, providing updates on fishing rules, upcoming events and activities. They conclude with a raffle to raise money for our various activities and events.
Twelve club outings are held each year. The dates and locations are decided by members. We try and schedule outings to coincide with long weekends, ANSA Conventions or other events which may interest members so that they can make the most of their fishing time. We aim to provide a balance of freshwater (both trout and natives) and saltwater outings to cater for everyone's tastes.
Our monthly outings are targeted at the more social side of fishing, with members often sharing accommodation and teaming up to help each other find fish. Whether freshwater or salt, land based or on a boat, there's usually someone to share a day's fishing with. Fish caught throughout the year are eligible for our annual awards, allowing those with a competitive bent to fish when it suits them most.
Other Activities
The highlight of the CFC calendar is our annual Burrinjuck ANSA Convention, now in its 36th year. Held on the first weekend in November each year, our Convention attracts upwards of 200 anglers from all over NSW who compete in both ANSA and non-ANSA categories. The Convention counts towards the annual ANSA Convention Circuit as well.
CFC holds an annual Carpathon in January, which is a social outing for members and visitors. We put on a BBQ and present trophies at the end of the day. This is great event for kids and parents.
Our annual Presentation Dinner (usually held in September) and our Kids Christmas Party are two more non-fishing events targeted at the whole family. Other activities are arranged at the suggestion of members.
We have also been involved in running Kids Fishing Clinics to help introduce juniors to fishing. So far, close to 100 kids have attended. These free Clinics have been funded through the Australian Government's Recreational Fishing Community Grants Programme (RFCGP).
Through the RFCGP, CFC has also stocked 50,000 fish into Canberra's lakes over the last 2 years. While the RFCGP has finished, we are looking at ways to raise funds to continue our fish stocking activities. Donations can be made at Tackle World Canberra, or by contacting the Club.
In March 2008, we held our inaugural Canberra Carp-Out, which attracted over 1,400 entries. A major mystery prize of $5,000 donated by Tackleworld Canberra was certainly a great drawcard! This event would also not have been possible without the support of the RFCGP, WIN Television, Capital Chemists and Longpark Meats. Thanks one and all! We have held this event each year since and it is growing each year.
Our 2010 Carp-Out was held on Sunday, 14th March. Check out the Carp-Out Website for more info.
All our outings and events can be found on the Calendar page. Where available, links to entry forms and further information is provided.
Forms etc.
Current By-Laws
Current Constitution
Capture Notification Form (updated for new Length-based competitions).