Our annual lessons are on again for three weeks. Mornings of 14, 21, 28 Sep. First two near Questacon and final week on water. All details in the flyer.
Category Archives: Archive
OzFish Talk on ACT Fishery
11 Sep in Belconnen
An earlier post on Facebook didn’t work properly. Instead you should go to
https://ozfish.org.au/event/canberra-fish-talks-act-september-2025/
ANSA AGM/Dinner
As an affiliate to the NSW branch of the Australian National Sportfishing Association (ANSA NSW) https://www.ansansw.com.au/ CAA delegates have been invited to the Annual General Meeting/Presentation Night hosted by Canberra Fisherman’s Club on 30 August. Dinner will be a roast meet buffet. RSVP by 15 August – CAA members should contact CAA Executive/Membership Officer if you’d like to represent CAA as our delegate.

DPIRD Briefing on Trout Cod
Come along and hear about what’s happening with this iconic fish. I hear there is plenty of seats available.
Queanbeyan – Trout Cod Community Info Sessions
Date: 7 aug • 5:30 pm
Location: 85 Monaro Street, Queanbeyan, NSW 2620
Survey about ACT waters management
Seems ACT Government are surveying users of ACT waterways on how they think it is being managed. Responses by 15 Aug
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19DUCAbyz8/
For those not on Facebook try https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/act-social-media
Tips Blog
There was quite a quick response to the post about Peachy’s YouTube piece on dry fly selection.
I wonder if our readers are aware of CAA’s Tips blog. Originally this held a yarn by Jason Q about his fly fishing journey, to inspire others to get into the sport. The blog evolved to include a diverse range of topics from the laws of angler access to tips on handling fish and how best to take a photo. I encourage you to browse.
I just added two new ones, on straightening your leader and one on different strike techniques. I’ll promote them in the forthcoming newsletter for those that read it but don’t follow our blog.
A while ago I had a series of tips from members in the newsletter … I should assemble them and add to the blog – a closed season project?
CAA Meeting 14 May 2025
On Wed
Normal time at Raiders Weston.
Claude and Gary will present “4th time to NZ and still learning lessons…that can be applied to any fishing adventure”. There will be photos of the trip including a couple of ‘Grip and Grins’, descriptions of locations and most importantly a discussion of lessons – some new and some that we keep need reminding of . Join us at the Raiders. Please let Claude know if you plan on dinner beforehand to ensure we have booked a large enough table.
RFA of NSW – Workshop on Recreational Fishing Peak Body
A report on the workshop held 6 May has been prepared: https://us5.forward-to-friend.com/forward/preview?u=aaffdffaded2e86f449aa94b9&id=65b6365cbb
The intent now is to commence consultation with anglers in the regions before providing a considered position to the Minister.
Gaden Hatchery Report Dec 2024 to Apr 2025
Mitch from Gaden has released this report.
Weather and cormorants have impacted the operation and stocks produced. The open day and the NSWCFA are reported.
Workshop to establish a statutory body to represent the recreational fishing sector

NSW Recreational Fishing Alliance are conducting a workshop to develop the most appropriate body to represent recreational anglers in NSW. They are looking for broad engagement and have issued this open invitation.
https://us5.forward-to-friend.com/forward/preview?u=aaffdffaded2e86f449aa94b9&id=db90c3d65e