Googong Dam
Next Bite · Minor
Starts: 12:14pm
Googong Dam is subdued at 28%, with only minor feeding activity likely.
32%
Poor
minor
Air 16.4 C
Sunrise 6:15am
Sunset 7:20pm
Updated 20 Oct 9:58am
Fishing Locations & Local Conditions
Canberra Fishing Times, Locations & Reports
Canberra has a slower forecast today, but a short lift in activity is still possible around the better bite time. Because of the moon being overhead, the bite time currently forecasted offers potential for increased fish feeding activity. Mixed cloud cover; low inflience expected on fishing conditions.
Scheduled update AEDT
Moon Phase
1st Quarter
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
32%
Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.
Next Bite · Minor
·
12:15pm
Current Weather
·
16.7 C
Sunrise
·
6:16am
Sunset
·
7:21pm
Region Locations
Canberra Fishing Spots
6 locations
Filter locations by environment
Lake Burley Griffin
Next Bite · Minor
Starts: 12:15pm
Lake Burley Griffin is subdued at 28%, with only minor feeding activity likely.
32%
Poor
minor
Air 16.7 C
Sunrise 6:16am
Sunset 7:21pm
Updated 20 Oct 9:58am
Lake Ginninderra
Next Bite · Minor
Starts: 12:15pm
Lake Ginninderra is subdued at 28%, with only minor feeding activity likely.
32%
Poor
minor
Air 18 C
Sunrise 6:16am
Sunset 7:21pm
Updated 20 Oct 9:58am
Lake Tuggeranong
Next Bite · Minor
Starts: 12:15pm
Lake Tuggeranong is subdued at 28%, with only minor feeding activity likely.
32%
Poor
minor
Air 17.8 C
Sunrise 6:16am
Sunset 7:21pm
Updated 20 Oct 9:58am
Murrumbidgee River
Next Bite · Minor
Starts: 12:16pm
Murrumbidgee River is subdued at 28%, with only minor feeding activity likely.
32%
Poor
minor
Air 18 C
Sunrise 6:17am
Sunset 7:21pm
Updated 20 Oct 9:58am
Yerrabi Pond
Next Bite · Minor
Starts: 12:15pm
Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.
32%
Poor
minor
Air 18 C
Sunrise 6:16am
Sunset 7:21pm
Updated 20 Oct 9:58am
Showing 1–6
7 Day Region Outlook
Next week at a glance
Scroll or swipe across for the daily weather and bite rhythm.
Tue
20 Oct
Partly Cloudy
6-23 C
Precipitation 5% chance
Solunar
32% activity
Poor
Major 7:00am-9:00am
Sunrise: 6:16am
Sunset: 7:21pm
Wed
21 Oct
Partly Cloudy
7-25 C
Precipitation 10% chance
Solunar
28% activity
Poor
Major 7:45am-9:45am
Sunrise: 6:15am
Sunset: 7:22pm
Thu
22 Oct
Light Showers
9-25 C
Precipitation 0 to 1 mm · 40% chance
Solunar
32% activity
Poor
Major 8:29am-10:29am
Sunrise: 6:14am
Sunset: 7:22pm
Fri
23 Oct
Partly Cloudy
10-25 C
Precipitation 0 to 1 mm · 30% chance
Solunar
38% activity
Poor
Major 9:13am-11:13am
Sunrise: 6:12am
Sunset: 7:23pm
Sat
24 Oct
Light Showers
11-26 C
Precipitation 0 to 9 mm · 80% chance
Solunar
48% activity
Poor
Major 9:57am-11:57am
Sunrise: 6:11am
Sunset: 7:24pm
Sun
25 Oct
Light Showers
12-22 C
Precipitation 5 to 25 mm · 95% chance
Solunar
63% activity
Poor
Major 10:44am-12:44pm
Sunrise: 6:10am
Sunset: 7:25pm
Mon
26 Oct
Light Showers
9-18 C
Precipitation 0 to 4 mm · 60% chance
Solunar
80% activity
Poor
Major 11:34am-1:34pm
Sunrise: 6:09am
Sunset: 7:26pm
7 Day Solunar Forecast
Canberra Fishing Times: This Week's Planner
Compare daily bite activity, major fish feeding times and moon conditions to help plan upcoming fishing sessions.
Wind
Current wind and 7 day outlook
Wind direction and strength can change how exposed a location feels, especially around open water, beaches, piers, and headlands.
Last Reported
Current speed
4.0 km/h
Direction
NW
Today max
—
Reading the wind
Wind direction and strength can affect comfort, casting, and exposure around this location.
Wind gusts can be stronger than the average wind speed, so it's worth checking the gust forecast if you're planning to fish from an exposed location or need to know about potential changes in conditions.
Even modest wind can affect comfort and casting, especially where the water is exposed.
The marker shows the current wind direction, while the daily outlook below shows whether conditions are likely to build or ease over the coming days.
Pressure
Barometric pressure
Pressure is most useful for fishing when it shows movement. A stable, rising, or falling trend can add context to the rest of today’s fishing forecast.
Last Reported
Pressure data unavailable
•
Building trend
Interpretation
Pressure trend is still building from recent samples. Current pressure is available, but there needs to be more readings before it can be interpreted.
Pressure is only one signal. Wind, tide, solunar timing, water movement, and local structure still matter.
Pressure movement
Recent readings build the pressure trend used for interpretation.
Pressure trend chart will appear once more readings are available.
Bait trends in this region
Share of the displayed top 3 bait recorded.
Bait and Lures
Common tackle showing up in regional reports
Reported tackle can help narrow options, but it is still a guide rather than a rule.
Bait identified in reports
Cheese
4
Chicken
2
Shrimp
2
Lures showing up in reports
Coddog diver
2
What are today's best fishing times at Canberra?
Today's sunrise is 6:16 am and sunset is 7:21 pm. As a general guide, the hour before and after sunrise and sunset are often among the most productive fishing periods. Today's major solunar periods overlap both the morning and evening fishing periods.
Canberra Overview
| Latitude | -35.282 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 149.1286
View on Google Maps |
| Environment | Freshwater |
| Distance from Canberra (as the crow flies) | 2.56 km |
| Platform | PiersDrinking waterParkingShelterToilets |
| Creeks | Sullivans creek |
Tell A Friend - Share This Page
🛈 Getfished Fishing Report, Solunar & Conditions Summaries Source
Fishing report summaries are derived from Getfished’s structured fishing report database system. More information on this on how we collect and structure fishing report data can be found on our Fishing reports information.
Forecasts are based on the Getfished Meteorological and Solunar Forecasting System, which combines data from the BOM, and other sources. Our custom software systems use these inputs to establish solunar, tides and other forecasts for fishing conditions.
For more information on our systems and data sources please see our Datasources page. You can also Contact us for more information or details on commercial reuse.