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Bjelke-Petersen Dam

Dam·Queensland·Australia
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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
8.3 kt W
Gusts 14.6 kt
Air temp
18.9°C
 
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.

Sun & moon

Today
Sun↑ 06:26↓ 17:13
Moon↑ 09:53↓ 19:19
PhaseWaxing crescent 10%
Best windows
  • Dawn06:01 – 07:26
  • Dusk16:13 – 17:37
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 06:26↓ 17:12
Moon↑ —↓ 20:28
PhaseWaxing crescent 18%
Best windows
  • Dawn06:02 – 07:26
  • Dusk16:12 – 17:37
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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