Freshwater Fishing in Queensland: a guide to stocked waters (2nd edition)

Available from the Queensland Government Bookshop
by Michelle Hollaway and Alex Hamlyn

see also Fishing in Qld dams? You need a permit

This product was developed to highlight the effort of both community stocking groups and the DPI&F in establishing freshwater stocked fisheries for anglers in the state's dams, weirs and rivers.  The  recreational fishing status of Queensland's fresh waters has been significantly increased through the Recreational Fishing Enhancement Program, which was introduced in 1986.  As a result, quality recreational fishing can be experienced in Queensland's dams, weirs and rivers.

A new and updated second edition of this guide has now been released.  The first edition was very popular with anglers with requests for updated information frequent.

The guide now covers 84 dams, weirs and rivers throughout Queensland that have been regularly stocked with native fish.  Fishing locations range from the Dumaresq River on the Queensland-New South Wales border, north to the Endeavour River near Cooktown and as far west as Moondarra Dam, Mt Isa.

This is much more than a guide to freshwater fishing locations within Queensland.  Its 168 pages provide a vast range of information to make any fishing trip more enjoyable. For each fishing location, details are provided on local accommodation, picnic and recreational facilities, boating choices, the local fishing guide and local businesses where you can purchase your fishing permit. Additionally, there's information on what fish are being caught and data on the the number of fish that have been stocked.

Now there's 17 colour plates of fish that you are likely to catch, details about the Stocked Impoundment Permit, and helpful tips from some well-known freshwater specialist anglers to ensure a better-than-average chance of success.  There's also an expanded section on exotic pest fish to help you identify these species, understand where you may catch them and what to do with them if you do catch them.

To purchase this product, visit Queensland Government Publications on-line or contact the DPI&F on 1800 816 541 (toll-free within Australia) or + 61 7 3239 3772.

This guide is also available from good bookstores, newsagents and bait and tackle stores.

Last reviewed 05 July 2006