Field notes
Stocked impoundment south of Gladstone producing some of the largest freshwater barra in the country. Fish the points and submerged timber, with surface action at dawn through summer. SIPS permit required.
Current conditions
Wind
10.9 kt SE
Gusts 23.7 kt
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.
Sun & moon
Today
Sun↑ 06:36↓ 17:27
Moon↑ 10:56↓ 00:12
Phase◑First quarter 49%
Best windows
- Dawn06:12 – 07:36
- Dusk16:27 – 17:51
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 06:36↓ 17:27
Moon↑ 11:30↓ 01:07
Phase◑First quarter 59%
Best windows
- Dawn06:12 – 07:36
- Dusk16:27 – 17:52
Best windows combine civil twilight with the hour either side of sun transit — the universal low-light feeding window most species respond to. Moon phase influence is folkloric; full and new moons coincide with the strongest tide swings.
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Access & logistics
Region
Queensland, Australia
Fishing style
impoundment fishing, freshwater fishing and land-based fishing
Structure
Typically holds snags, points and drop-offs — work the structure for holding fish.
Licence
Recreational fishing licence may apply — check the Queensland fisheries regulator before fishing.
Closures
Always confirm current marine park / closure status and seasonal bag limits.
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