pomey_git Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 HI guys, I just wondered if anyone had any spots, hints and tips for fishing the lakes around here. I have never really fished fresh water, but I have a bit of free time this weekend and i thought i might give it a bash. Also, I know carp are a pest here. Do you just keep them and feed them to the cat (or any Austrians you know) or throw them back? Any advise would be great. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foolforjesus Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 (edited) Hi Mate, Not sure about where to fish in ACT, but regarding Carp, by law you don't have to dispatch them. You are free to return them to the water where they were caught if you wish. Where in the UK are you from? I'm from Cheshire, been in Australia a while now. HI guys, I just wondered if anyone had any spots, hints and tips for fishing the lakes around here. I have never really fished fresh water, but I have a bit of free time this weekend and i thought i might give it a bash. Also, I know carp are a pest here. Do you just keep them and feed them to the cat (or any Austrians you know) or throw them back? Any advise would be great. Cheers. Edited October 31, 2012 by foolforjesus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 (edited) ACT has quite a few decent natives in the lakes scattered around. The best of them is a bit out of Canberra (closer to Queenbeyan), Googong which is an excellent lake for Yellowbelly, decent Cod and I am hearing of Trout being in there again. The lakes in Canberra do hold good fish but are a tougher proposition. Berley Griffin, Gunghalin Lakes and Ginninderra all hold Yellowbelly and Murray Cod and can sometimes turn on good fishing. Last time I fished the ACT was in the Gunghalin Lakes (I think it was Yerribee actually?) and I only got one hit for a lot of hours spinning when I assume a Cod smashed my TN50 off the Damn Wall and found its home again! I can't help too much though with specifics, on average I fish those lakes once every year so I have little knowledge preferring to head back to the Snowies and chase Trout. Cheers Windy Edited October 31, 2012 by Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pomey_git Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 Cheers guys. I'll have to look into the natives. That would be awesome. I'm originally from Cornwall, so pretty coastal. Hence the lack of knowlege when it comes to Freshies. What wouls the simplest tactics be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luderick -angler Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Your best bet is to hit the local tackle stores spend a bit of coin and frequent the one store get known and the ywill help out! Your other option look at joining a fishing club in the area if your local. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Hi Pomey git, simplest for u would be to get earthworms (big uns ,if u can) and fish 1 rod with a running sinker down to a swivel (bottom fishing) and 1 rod with float (where u can vary the depth). There are lots of redfin (English Perch), Carp, Yellowbelly and Murray Cod... all of these will take a pile of juicy worms. Remember that Carp and Redfin cannot be returned to the water live. Redfin are actually a good eating fish. Plenty of fishing in Lake Burley Griffin. Hope this helps. Big Neil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Hi Mate, Not sure about where to fish in ACT, but regarding Carp, by law you don't have to dispatch them. You are free to return them to the water where they were caught if you wish. Where in the UK are you from? I'm from Cheshire, been in Australia a while now. Hi FoolforJesus, Not sure ur info regarding Carp is correct. My understanding is that they must NOT be returned to the water alive as they are classed as a noxious pest. I, too am from Cheshire, tho it was Lancashire when I lived there (Widnes). Cheers, Big Neil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pomey_git Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 cheers guys, would my 5kg spinning gear be around the right size? I'll take my carp bashing stick with me to. If any one is in the area, give me a shout any time. always keen to learn and share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 cheers guys, would my 5kg spinning gear be around the right size? I'll take my carp bashing stick with me to. If any one is in the area, give me a shout any time. always keen to learn and share. Ur rod and gear should be fine tho if u get onto Redfin a lighter leader would help catch more fish. A tip: if u get a bite while bottom fishing wind a couple of turns on the reel VERY SLOWLY. This often encourages the fish to gobble down the bait. Good luck. Big Neil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foolforjesus Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Cornwall, nice Mate! Some good Trout fishing around ! Cheers guys. I'll have to look into the natives. That would be awesome. I'm originally from Cornwall, so pretty coastal. Hence the lack of knowlege when it comes to Freshies. What wouls the simplest tactics be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foolforjesus Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 (edited) Hi Big Neil, There were a couple of waterwyas near where I used to live, where I wanted to catch these huge Carp, but to be honest wasn't to thrilled at the prospect of having to kill them. I understand they are deemed as a pest, but still, I love fishing not killing. Anyways, I contacted NSW Fisheries whom told me that by law you don't have to kill Carp caught from any waterway in NSW. It is however against the law to move them to another water from the one where you caught it. That said, they did say they would prefer it if people did dispatch of them in a humane way, and dispose of them away from the water, but that is entirely the fishermans decision. For me, I don't think it will make the slightest bit of difference whether i put any Carp i catch back or not, so yeah I choose to let em go. Lancashire you say, great spot in the UK. I'm originally from a small village called Poynton, pretty close to Macclesfield. Hi FoolforJesus, Not sure ur info regarding Carp is correct. My understanding is that they must NOT be returned to the water alive as they are classed as a noxious pest. I, too am from Cheshire, tho it was Lancashire when I lived there (Widnes). Cheers, Big Neil. Edited November 1, 2012 by foolforjesus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pomey_git Posted November 1, 2012 Author Share Posted November 1, 2012 Cheers guys. I'll let you know how I get on. Do you reckon some soft plastics or vibes might be worth a flick as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Cheers guys. I'll let you know how I get on. Do you reckon some soft plastics or vibes might be worth a flick as well? Always worth trying any fishing method. U never know what u might get. Good luck. Big Neil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pomey_git Posted November 2, 2012 Author Share Posted November 2, 2012 Always worth trying any fishing method. U never know what u might get. Good luck. Big Neil. I like your style! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris taylor Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 I am amazed that in the ACT you do not have to dispatch carp to the next world and bury them under a fruit tree where they might do some good with their miserable lives but then again i guess they are in the right place, afterall dont all the other unwanted DISPICABLE species live and work in the great halls of power that we call PARLIMENT HOUSE. In S.Aust VIC.and N.S.W you are not allowed to to put to return them to the water..........KHOMBI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgey Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Anyways, I contacted NSW Fisheries whom told me that by law you don't have to kill Carp caught from any waterway in NSW. It is however against the law to move them to another water from the one where you caught it. That said, they did say they would prefer it if people did dispatch of them in a humane way, and dispose of them away from the water, but that is entirely the fishermans decision. That is correct mate, and I have received the same explanation in the past. Here is a useful link for fishing regulations etc relevant to ACT: Fishing in the ACT Cheers Hodgey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pomey_git Posted November 2, 2012 Author Share Posted November 2, 2012 cheers hodget. I'll have a read. We are deffinatly jumping to the conclusion I'm going to land something, but im down with that. I live by the saying 'its called fishing....... not catching.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huckfinn Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 The lakes are a good option at the moment for carp. Redfin have been a bit slow the past couple of years. Ive had some success at night at Lake Tuggerarong with bread and worms as bait just fished on the bottom. Carp, yellowbelly and cod have been landed with my biggest an 80cm+ cod on bread.Isabella pond has also been good with carp on bread. Soft plastics will get you plenty of redfin if they are around and the occasional carp. My favourites are squidgy flickbaits and fish around 60-70mm and the similar size powerbait minnows. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pomey_git Posted November 5, 2012 Author Share Posted November 5, 2012 cheers. I didnt have much luck this time. Caught a couple of trees. If any one is free i'd love to tag along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pomey_git Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 I would like to report my first ever carp. Landed yesterday on bread with vannilla essence dough balls. Chuffed to bits. Thanks for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luked Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 The same rules apply to NSW as the ACT, you can return them perfectly legally, it is an offence to relocate them to another water. So catch and release in the ACT or NSW is fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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