Bjelke-Petersen Dam
Dam·Queensland·Australia·
Field notes
South Burnett impoundment on Barker Creek near Murgon. Boat ramps at Yallakool and the wall. Yellowbelly fish the standing timber and rock walls; bass on schools out wider. SIPS permit required.
Current conditions
Wind
8.6 kt SE
Gusts 20.4 kt
Air temp
16.1°C
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.
Sun & moon
Today
Sun↑ 06:38↓ 17:20
Moon↑ 10:51↓ 00:12
PhaseFirst quarter 49%
Best windows
- Dawn06:13 – 07:38
- Dusk16:20 – 17:45
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 06:37↓ 17:21
Moon↑ 11:24↓ 01:08
PhaseFirst quarter 59%
Best windows
- Dawn06:13 – 07:37
- Dusk16:21 – 17:46
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
Spot type
Dam
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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