Glenlyon Dam

Dam·Queensland·Australia

Field notes

Border Rivers impoundment SW of Stanthorpe straddling the NSW line. Cod, yellowbelly and silver perch — cod fishery is the drawcard with deep timbered points and submerged trees throughout. Camping at the dam village.

Current conditions

Wind
3.1 kt ENE
Gusts 6.2 kt
Air temp
14.4°C
 
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.

Sun & moon

Today
Sun↑ 05:12↓ 18:07
Moon↑ 13:17↓ 02:33
PhaseWaxing gibbous 73%
Best windows
  • Dawn04:48 – 06:12
  • Dusk17:07 – 18:31
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 05:11↓ 18:08
Moon↑ 14:14↓ 03:03
PhaseWaxing gibbous 81%
Best windows
  • Dawn04:47 – 06:11
  • Dusk17:08 – 18:32
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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