Lake Borumba

Dam·Queensland·Australia

Field notes

Bass and saratoga impoundment in the Mary River catchment west of Gympie. Steep timbered banks and points fish well on surface lures at first light through summer; bass school deep in winter. Established ABT tournament venue. SIPS permit required.

Current conditions

Wind
8.9 kt SE
Gusts 18.1 kt
Air temp
17.7°C
 
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.

Sun & moon

Today
Sun↑ 06:36↓ 17:17
Moon↑ 10:49↓ 00:10
PhaseFirst quarter 49%
Best windows
  • Dawn06:11 – 07:36
  • Dusk16:17 – 17:42
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 06:35↓ 17:18
Moon↑ 11:21↓ 01:07
PhaseFirst quarter 59%
Best windows
  • Dawn06:11 – 07:35
  • Dusk16:18 – 17:43
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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