What fish can you catch at Black Mountain Peninsula?

Murray Cod, Golden Perch, Redfin Perch, European Carp. Species listed are those the source records for this spot — seasons and what is actually biting change through the year, so check the current forecast before you go.

Can you fish Black Mountain Peninsula from the shore?

Yes — Black Mountain Peninsula has shore access. It also fishes well from a boat.

Do I need to check the fishing rules for Black Mountain Peninsula?

Yes. Bag limits, size limits and closures change and are set by the Australian Capital Territory fisheries authority — always check the current rules before you keep a fish. Fishare's Australian Capital Territory regulations page tracks them.

ACT · LAKE · LAKE BURLEY GRIFFIN, CANBERRA

Black Mountain Peninsula.

Black Mountain Peninsula is open freshwater in Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra, with shore and boat and kayak access. Anglers target Murray Cod, Golden Perch, Redfin Perch and more. Sourced from the official listing, 9 July 2026.

Spot type

Lake

Access

Shore + Boat + Kayak

Species

Region

Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra

Fishing Black Mountain Peninsula

Black Mountain Peninsula is a named Lake Burley Griffin access point repeatedly used by Canberra anglers. It gives Task Twelve its first ACT lake row with a real mapped peninsula rather than a broad city pin.

What's there

Murray CodGolden PerchRedfin PerchEuropean Carp

Best conditions: Work the rocky shore and nearby old-channel edges slowly, especially in low light. Wind direction matters because open lake chop can make light presentations and kayak control difficult.

Facilities

ParkingToiletsBoat_ramp

Where it is

-35.29085, 149.10087

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Check the rules first

ACT freshwater regs SSOT; check ACT Government lake rules, water-quality notices and current access signs before fishing.

Bag limits, size limits and closures are set by the Australian Capital Territory fisheries authority and change through the year. Fishare tracks the current rules on the ACT fishing regulations page — check it before you keep a fish.

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Black Mountain Peninsula?: Murray Cod, Golden Perch, Redfin Perch, European Carp. Species listed are those the source records for this spot — seasons and what is actually biting change through the year, so check the current forecast before you go.
Can you fish Black Mountain Peninsula from the shore?: Yes — Black Mountain Peninsula has shore access. It also fishes well from a boat.
When is the best time to fish Black Mountain Peninsula?: Work the rocky shore and nearby old-channel edges slowly, especially in low light. Wind direction matters because open lake chop can make light presentations and kayak control difficult.
Do I need to check the fishing rules for Black Mountain Peninsula?: Yes. Bag limits, size limits and closures change and are set by the Australian Capital Territory fisheries authority — always check the current rules before you keep a fish. Fishare's Australian Capital Territory regulations page tracks them.

Source & verification

Details for Black Mountain Peninsula come from the official source, retrieved 9 July 2026.

Source detail: Fishing Monthly LBG hotspot names Black Mountain Peninsula as a launch and fishing area; coordinate from OpenStreetMap/Nominatim node 574262414.

Conditions change. Access closes, sand moves and structure shifts — check locally before you travel a long way.

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Other marks around Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra — species, access and conditions on every page.

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