What fish can you catch at Yarralumla Bay?

Golden Perch, Murray Cod, 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 Yarralumla Bay from the shore?

Yes — Yarralumla Bay has shore access. It also fishes well from a boat.

Do I need to check the fishing rules for Yarralumla Bay?

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

Yarralumla Bay.

Yarralumla Bay is open freshwater in Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra, with shore and boat and kayak access. Anglers target Golden Perch, Murray Cod, 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 Yarralumla Bay

Yarralumla Bay is a named Lake Burley Griffin access point with shore, ramp and kayak value. It complements Black Mountain Peninsula while staying well outside the proximity gate.

What's there

Golden PerchMurray CodRedfin PerchEuropean Carp

Best conditions: Use the bay for sheltered launching or bank fishing, then adjust around weed edges and wind lanes. Slow lures and baits are better than covering too much water too quickly.

Facilities

ParkingToiletsBoat_ramp

Where it is

-35.30086, 149.10120

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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 Yarralumla Bay?: Golden Perch, Murray Cod, 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 Yarralumla Bay from the shore?: Yes — Yarralumla Bay has shore access. It also fishes well from a boat.
When is the best time to fish Yarralumla Bay?: Use the bay for sheltered launching or bank fishing, then adjust around weed edges and wind lanes. Slow lures and baits are better than covering too much water too quickly.
Do I need to check the fishing rules for Yarralumla Bay?: 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 Yarralumla Bay come from the official source, retrieved 9 July 2026.

Source detail: Fishing Monthly LBG hotspot names Yarralumla Bay as a popular launch/fishing access; coordinate from OpenStreetMap/Nominatim node 298686491.

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

Nearest ACT spots

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

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