Field notes
Trophy barramundi impoundment on the Kolan River south-west of Gladstone, holding some of the largest stocked barra in the country. Drowned timber points and weed edges fire on warm afternoons after a barometer rise. Stocked Impoundment Permit required - check current rules.
Current conditions
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.
Sun & moon
Today
Sun↑ 05:14↓ 18:01
Moon↑ 13:19↓ 02:27
Phase◔Waxing gibbous 73%
Best windows
- Dawn04:50 – 06:14
- Dusk17:01 – 18:24
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 05:13↓ 18:01
Moon↑ 14:14↓ 02:59
Phase◔Waxing gibbous 81%
Best windows
- Dawn04:50 – 06:13
- Dusk17:01 – 18:25
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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