Warm Water Fires Up The Fish!
The hot weather and potential afternoon storm build-ups are creating some great opportunities for big Bass and Yellowbelly
It’s A Great Time To Be Fishing!
Spring is officially here … the water temperatures are gradually rising and the native fish in our dams are really springing into life
Fish Changing Their Winter Habits
The fishing has changed considerably in the South Burnett region since the start of winter
Have Your Say On Fishing Rules
Recreational anglers only have eight days to have their say on proposed amendments to fishing laws.
Winter Days Bring Flats To Life
The winter weather is now in full swing and it’s about time – it’s been unseasonably warm this year and this has meant the fish have been sitting deeper than usual
Bag A Fat And Healthy Fish
As winter moves in, the water temperatures in the South Burnett’s two dams have been slowly dropping.
Fishing Comp Looks Set To Continue
The Boondooma Open fishing competition held at Boondooma Dam on May 18-19 looks set to become an annual event
Fishing Comp Hopes To Net Big Crowd
More than 1000 fishermen, their families and friends are expected to travel to Boondooma Dam on May 17-18, and they should plan to have a great time when they get there
Cooler Water Patterns Begin
It’s been an interesting month of fishing in the South Burnett’s two main dams.
South Burnett Gets Some Rain!
Boondooma and Lake Barambah have experienced a very small influx of water from some great rain over the South Burnett recently
Fishing’s Still Great Despite Dam Levels
Water levels at our two dams are slowly dropping … it’s hard to ignore, but it’s a simple fact of life when you’re going through one of the worst droughts we’ve seen for some time
Council Cash Backs Dam Festival
The South Burnett will get a new fishing competition this year despite concerns it might undermine already successful events run by community groups.
Yellowbelly Lures Thousands To Lake
Water levels and registration numbers may have taken a small dip at this year’s Lake Boondooma Yellowbelly Fishing Competition but organisers were still delighted with the weekend’s turnout.
Yellowbelly Aims For Bumper Roll-Up
Keen anglers are getting ready to descend on Lake Boondooma this weekend for one of the region’s biggest annual fishing competitions.
Summer Fishing In The South Burnett
The Christmas and New Year crowds have dispersed but the fishing has remained consistent and despite the low water levels, both South Burnett dams are fishing well.
‘Ghost’ Crab Pots Seized
Fisheries Patrol officers have seized 130 crab pots during a targeted operation this month.
Summer Heat Brings On The Bite!
The hot weather and afternoon storm build-ups are bringing on some awesome opportunities for big Bass and Yellowbelly in South Burnett dams
$81,000 To Restock Dams
The State Government will spend $81,000 to boost native fish numbers in the South Burnett’s three major dams
South Burnett Dams Get A Boost
It’s a good feeling to know that summer is finally on its way. The water temperatures in both dams are rising considerably during the day, which makes for some pretty intense fishing at times
Spring Into Some Dam Action!
Another great month of fishing has gone by … the lakes’ edges and deeper flats have really come alive with some cracking fish caught at Bjelke-Petersen and Boondooma dams
