Peter Faust Dam
Dam·Queensland·Australia·
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
15.9 kt SE
Gusts 27.6 kt
Air temp
21.4°C
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.
Sun & moon
Today
Sun↑ 06:41↓ 17:45
Moon↑ 11:11↓ 00:19
PhaseFirst quarter 49%
Best windows
- Dawn06:18 – 07:41
- Dusk16:45 – 18:08
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 06:41↓ 17:45
Moon↑ 11:48↓ 01:12
PhaseFirst quarter 59%
Best windows
- Dawn06:18 – 07:41
- Dusk16:45 – 18:09
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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