Lake Maraboon
Dam·Queensland·Australia·
Field notes
Fairbairn Dam impoundment near Emerald, one of the largest stocked lakes in Queensland. Redclaw in the traps, golden perch along the rocky edges, barra and saratoga in the timbered arms. SIPS permit required.
Current conditions
Wind
9 kt SE
Gusts 20.6 kt
Air temp
18°C
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.
Sun & moon
Today
Sun↑ 06:49↓ 17:41
Moon↑ 11:10↓ 00:25
PhaseFirst quarter 49%
Best windows
- Dawn06:24 – 07:49
- Dusk16:41 – 18:05
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 06:48↓ 17:41
Moon↑ 11:45↓ 01:19
PhaseFirst quarter 59%
Best windows
- Dawn06:24 – 07:48
- Dusk16:41 – 18:06
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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