Location: Around 20 km north of Maryborough on the Bruce Highway, turn left onto the unsealed road into the forestry. Follow the signs 10 km to the dam. A word of warning though, this road can be rough and corrugated so take caution.
Size: 28400 ML, 766 ha
Fishing options: An easy lake for kayakers as it has long protected arms which make it look more like a big river than a lake. Boats are limited to 60 hp outboards and must have 4-strokes or low emission 2-strokes.
The lake has plenty of weed beds and water lilies. These fish well with weedless plastics. It is best known however for its excellent surface fishing. Walk the dog style stickbaits are ideally cast around the shoreline of this lake. Most fish are smaller models but there are some bigger class fish still in this lake. The warmer months are best here. Try between October and April for the best action.
Lure selection: Duo Realis Pencil 85mm, Zman Swimmerz 4”and Gamakatsu 4/0 Worm EWG HW Hook
Accommodation/camping: Short stay camping of up to 3 days/2 nights is permitted. The maximum number of campers at any one time is 18 plus up to 6 self-contained camper vehicles that have waste storage facilities. The number of campers is limited to the capacity of the on-site sewage treatment facilities to protect the main drinking water source of Hervey Bay. Burrum River Caravan Park has comfortable accommodation and is located a 35 minute drive away from the lake. Head north on the Bruce Highway. For bookings call 1800 649 721.
Nearby supplies: BP Torbanlea (20 minutes north on Bruce Highway)
More information: www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au/wbw-camping-and-recreation
Lake Lenthalls
Location: Around 20 km north of Maryborough on the Bruce Highway, turn left onto the unsealed road into the forestry. Follow the signs 10 km to the dam. A word of warning though, this road can be rough and corrugated so take caution.
Size: 28400 ML, 766 ha
Fishing options: An easy lake for kayakers as it has long protected arms which make it look more like a big river than a lake. Boats are limited to 60 hp outboards and must have 4-strokes or low emission 2-strokes.
The lake has plenty of weed beds and water lilies. These fish well with weedless plastics. It is best known however for its excellent surface fishing. Walk the dog style stickbaits are ideally cast around the shoreline of this lake. Most fish are smaller models but there are some bigger class fish still in this lake. The warmer months are best here. Try between October and April for the best action.
Lure selection: Duo Realis Pencil 85mm, Zman Swimmerz 4”and Gamakatsu 4/0 Worm EWG HW Hook
Accommodation/camping: Short stay camping of up to 3 days/2 nights is permitted. The maximum number of campers at any one time is 18 plus up to 6 self-contained camper vehicles that have waste storage facilities. The number of campers is limited to the capacity of the on-site sewage treatment facilities to protect the main drinking water source of Hervey Bay. Burrum River Caravan Park has comfortable accommodation and is located a 35 minute drive away from the lake. Head north on the Bruce Highway. For bookings call 1800 649 721.
Nearby supplies: BP Torbanlea (20 minutes north on Bruce Highway)
More information: www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au/wbw-camping-and-recreation