Burdekin Falls Dam
Dam·Queensland·Australia·
Field notes
Largest dam in Queensland, sitting on the Burdekin River south-west of Townsville. Sooty grunter on the rocky edges, barramundi in the timbered arms, with archerfish and saratoga in the shallows. Remote — come prepared.
Current conditions
Wind
7.8 kt SE
Gusts 14 kt
Air temp
20.2°C
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.
Sun & moon
Today
Sun↑ 06:47↓ 17:50
Moon↑ 11:17↓ 00:25
PhaseFirst quarter 49%
Best windows
- Dawn06:23 – 07:47
- Dusk16:50 – 18:13
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 06:47↓ 17:50
Moon↑ 11:53↓ 01:18
PhaseFirst quarter 59%
Best windows
- Dawn06:23 – 07:47
- Dusk16:50 – 18:14
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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