Paddy's River
Paddy's River
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Paddy's River is a perennial stream located in the Australian Capital Territory, forming part of the Murrumbidgee catchment within the expansive Murray–Darling basin. It offers a classic Australian trout fishing experience, characterized by a mix of riffles and pools that provide habitat for both introduced trout species and native fish. The river's journey from its headwaters down towards the Murrumbidgee creates varied fishing opportunities throughout its course.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at Paddy's River and what's needed to catch them.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
Mountain Galaxias
Galaxias olidus
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Paddy's River. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.
Know where you can legally fish on Paddy's River
See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.
Australian Capital Territory licenses and regulations
Australian Capital Territory Boating Regulations
Access Canberra's official page covering boating on ACT lakes and Googong Reservoir. The ACT has no boat licence/registration scheme of its own, so a licence and registration from another state/territory is required; life-jacket rules apply.
Australian Capital Territory Fishing License
Recreational fishing in the ACT's public waters is licence-free - no ACT fishing licence is required. However, a NSW Recreational Fishing Licence is required for NSW/shared border waters such as Googong Reservoir. This official ACT page explains the arrangement and the Fisheries Act rules that apply.
Australian Capital Territory Fishing Regulations
The official ACT Government recreational fishing brochure sets out bag and size limits by species (Murray Cod, trout, golden perch, redfin, carp), totally protected species, and closed seasons. Trout waters have a closed season (October to June).
Australian Capital Territory Stream Access Laws
The ACT has no distinct stream-access statute page; this official Parks ACT fishing page is the closest authority on where the public can fish and access waterways, identifying open waters, trout waters, and prohibited waters, plus localised closures.
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