Over the years I’ve spent a lot of time travelling to various impoundments in Queensland chasing barramundi, bass, yellowbelly and saratoga. Most of these dams have camping and accommodation on site. From an angling perspective dam fishing can vary from easy to frustratingly difficult. The usual pattern is that it takes a few sessions to work things out, and weather conditions play a big part in your success or failure. I’ve had good fishing in all the dams described below, and the following is a simple guide to six dams that is just an overview of accommodation, fishing methods and other important aspects related to each dam. Most of these dams require a Queensland stocked impoundment permit for recreational fishing. Bag and size limits apply but most anglers stick to catch and release fishing as the eating qualities of most impoundment species is quite poor.
Six great fishing dams in Queensland
