Field notes
Lockyer Valley impoundment near Gatton, electric-only. Walkable banks at the dam wall end. Best known for yellowbelly on the rock walls and timbered flats; bass thinner here than at neighbouring Atkinson.
Current conditions
Wind
7.3 kt ESE
Gusts 15.6 kt
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.
Sun & moon
Today
Sun↑ 06:39↓ 17:17
Moon↑ 10:49↓ 00:12
Phase◑First quarter 49%
Best windows
- Dawn06:14 – 07:39
- Dusk16:17 – 17:42
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 06:38↓ 17:17
Moon↑ 11:20↓ 01:10
Phase◑First quarter 59%
Best windows
- Dawn06:13 – 07:38
- Dusk16:17 – 17:42
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
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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