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Peter Faust Dam

Dam·Queensland·Australia
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Field notes

Lake Proserpine, the Whitsunday region's trophy barramundi impoundment on the Proserpine River. Big timbered bays, weed flats and points hold metre-plus fish. Best on warm overcast afternoons after a barometer rise. SIPS permit required.

Current conditions

Wind
2.1 kt W
Gusts 7 kt
Air temp
28.2°C
 
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.

Sun & moon

Today
Sun↑ 06:30↓ 17:37
Moon↑ 09:53↓ 19:50
PhaseWaxing crescent 10%
Best windows
  • Dawn06:07 – 07:30
  • Dusk16:37 – 18:00
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 06:31↓ 17:36
Moon↑ —↓ 20:58
PhaseWaxing crescent 18%
Best windows
  • Dawn06:07 – 07:31
  • Dusk16:36 – 18:00
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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