Hinze Dam
Dam·Queensland·Australia·
Field notes
Gold Coast hinterland impoundment on the Nerang River. Electric-only on the main basin with a designated ramp at Advancetower. SIPS permit applies. Bass schooling on points and timber, saratoga in the shallow arms early morning.
Current conditions
Wind
2.1 kt SSW
Gusts 5.8 kt
Air temp
15.7°C
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.
Sun & moon
Today
Sun↑ 05:06↓ 17:59
Moon↑ 13:10↓ 02:25
PhaseWaxing gibbous 73%
Best windows
- Dawn04:42 – 06:06
- Dusk16:59 – 18:23
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 05:05↓ 17:59
Moon↑ 14:07↓ 02:55
PhaseWaxing gibbous 81%
Best windows
- Dawn04:41 – 06:05
- Dusk16:59 – 18:24
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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