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
2.2 kt E
Gusts 4.5 kt
Air temp
15.6°C
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.
Sun & moon
Today
Sun↑ 05:13↓ 18:02
Moon↑ 13:18↓ 02:28
PhaseWaxing gibbous 73%
Best windows
- Dawn04:49 – 06:13
- Dusk17:02 – 18:26
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 05:12↓ 18:03
Moon↑ 14:13↓ 03:00
PhaseWaxing gibbous 81%
Best windows
- Dawn04:48 – 06:12
- Dusk17:03 – 18:26
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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