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Promote sportfishing
Foster the art of angling in both adults and children
Promote the study and conservation of fish and fisheries
Co-operate with and support other bodies with similar aims and ideals
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Carp fishing for beginners
We will cover: a bit about carp, tackle required, set up, baits to use, locations to try, techniques and strategies and useful extra items to have. Finally, a bit about fishing safety. Carp, about the fish. Carp are an introduced species and are not native to Australia. They are widespread throughout the ACT and NSW and are found in lakes and rivers. Carp will make up the bulk of captures…
Lake Tuggeranong Family Fishing Day Results
The Lake Tuggeranong Family Fishing Day was run and won. The Canberra Fishermans Club wishes to thank all 312 participants, their families and helpers who attended and supported our event the Lake Tuggeranong Family Fishing Day in the 37 °C heat on Sunday 19th March 2023. We thank you for your patience while we managed the new technologies we were using. Whilst we make every effort to get things right…
CFC Sportfishing and Fish Stocking Raffle
The CFC Sportfishing and Fish Stocking Raffle has been run and won. The raffle was drawn on Sunday 19 March 2023 at the Lake Tuggeranong Family Fishing Day. Unfortunately, none of the winners were at the event but Jason and I caught up with the lucky winners over the weeks after the draw and presented them with their prizes. 1st Prize - Hobie Mirage Passport 10.5 -Congratulations to the Winner…
The National Carp Control Plan
Australia’s Carp population breathed a collective sigh of relief when the National Carp Control Plan (NCCP) was publicly released on 3 November 2022, as it appears the release of the Cyprinid herpesvirus 3 (CyHV3 or the carp virus) is uncertain, or years away at best. The NCCP has been six years in the making, although the CSIRO has been investigating the potential of CyHV3 to control Australia’s Carp population many…
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Whether you’re a social angler or a competitive angler, the Canberra Fisherman’s Club can cater for your needs. Why not become a member!
The Canberra Fishermans Club Annual ANSA Burrinjuck Convention is our primary event which is held on the first weekend of November each year. This event has been running for nearly 50 years and is our primary fund raising event to help the cub operate