Wivenhoe Dam
Dam·Queensland·Australia·
Field notes
Brisbane's primary water-supply dam west of Ipswich, stocked with native species. Golden perch and bass on the points and submerged timber, with Mary River cod present though strictly catch-and-release. SIPS permit required.
Current conditions
Wind
2.6 kt ESE
Gusts 5.5 kt
Air temp
16.5°C
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.
Sun & moon
Today
Sun↑ 05:09↓ 18:01
Moon↑ 13:14↓ 02:27
PhaseWaxing gibbous 73%
Best windows
- Dawn04:45 – 06:09
- Dusk17:01 – 18:25
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 05:08↓ 18:01
Moon↑ 14:10↓ 02:58
PhaseWaxing gibbous 81%
Best windows
- Dawn04:44 – 06:08
- 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.
What's biting
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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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