Dam Festival Postponed Again
The Festival of the Dams fishing competition, sponsored by the South Burnett Regional Council, has been postponed again.
Rain Delays Fishing Festival
Anglers will be disappointed but this weekend’s Festival Of The Dams has been postponed due to all the recent inflows into Boondooma Dam.
Matthew Lands Major Bass Trophy
Kingaroy professional angler Matthew Langford has won a prestigious national title in the highly competitive sport of bass fishing.
Fun Promised At Fishing Festival
More details have been released about the upcoming “Festival of the Dams” – sponsored by the South Burnett Regional Council – which will be held at Lake Boondooma this month.
Dams To Reopen For Campers
Boondooma and Bjelke-Petersen dams will reopen for overnight guests from August 1, just in time for the South Burnett Regional Council-sponsored Festival of the Dams.
Dams To Reopen
Bjelke-Petersen and Boondooma Dam recreation areas will re-open for day use this weekend.
White Spot Disease Returns
White spot disease has returned to south-east Queensland more than three years since the virus – which targets prawns and crabs – was first detected.
MP Clarifies Boating Rules
Queensland boaties can still take their boats out locally this weekend to fish or travel for essential reasons.
Catches Unaffected By Rising Water Levels
Water levels in the South Burnett’s dams have seen a much-needed increase over the past month due to some consistent storm activity through the area
Yellowbelly Triumphs Over Weather
The combination of drought and floods meant attendance numbers at this year’s Boondooma Yellowbelly were the lowest in more than four years, but organisers were still happy.
Summer Fishing’s At Its Best!
The Christmas and New Year crowds have all but disappeared at the South Burnett dams but the fishing has remained fantastic
Don’t Be A Prawn When Fishing
Heading out to do some fishing over the long weekend? Then don’t use your supermarket prawns as bait!
Fantastic Festive Season Fishing
The festive season is a great time of year to be outdoors with family and friends and It’s also the best time of year to be on the water as the temps are hot, and the fishing is accessible to every angler of any ability.
Boaties Urged To Take Care
Sunwater is urging boaties to take care when using Boondooma and Bjelke-Petersen dams because of the lower-than-usual dam levels and possible submerged hazards.
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.
Boat Rego Stickers To End
Boat registration stickers will come to an end on October 1, the same as car registration stickers which were phased out in 2014.
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
