South Burnett Fishing Tour
Bass and yellowbelly at Boondooma and Bjelke-Petersen Dam — a guided fishing trip with transport, permits and local know-how sorted, gear and cabins on request.
Bass, Yellowbelly and Big Country Water
The South Burnett’s two great impoundments — Lake Boondooma near Proston and Bjelke-Petersen Dam near Murgon — are among the best-loved freshwater fisheries in Queensland, stocked for decades and famous for Australian bass and golden perch. Our fishing trip takes the hassle out of getting there and getting on the water: transport, permits, local know-how and, on request, gear and lakeside accommodation.
Whether it’s a keen anglers’ weekend or a relaxed family session with the kids and a kayak, we tailor the trip to your crew. Read the water in our lakes & dams guide.
Where You’ll Fish
Two storied dams, tailored to your trip.
Lake Boondooma
A rugged, scenic impoundment known for bass, golden perch and saratoga, with a well-run park, cabins and the historic Boondooma Homestead precinct next door.
Bjelke-Petersen Dam
“BP Dam” — Lake Barambah — closer to the wine country, with open water for bass and yellowbelly and a family-friendly lakeside park.
Permits & Local Know-How
We handle the SIPS permit compliance and bring local knowledge of where and when the fish are on — the shortcut to a good day.
Gear & Accommodation
Add gear hire and a lakeside cabin or camp to turn the trip into a proper fishing weekend.
Honest Notes on the Fishing
- Fishing is fishing — we set realistic expectations and chase the best conditions
- A Stocked Impoundment Permit (SIPS) applies; we keep your trip compliant
- Rules, stocking and closures change — we check current information before every trip
- Suitable for keen anglers, first-timers and families alike
- Best paired with a lakeside stay for the sunrise sessions
Plan your fishing trip — call 0409 661 342 or enquire online. See also all our South Burnett tours.
Fishing Tour — Quick Answers
What does the South Burnett fishing tour include?
A guided fishing trip to the region’s stocked impoundments — Lake Boondooma and Bjelke-Petersen Dam — for Australian bass and golden perch, with transport, local know-how, permits sorted and (on request) gear and lakeside accommodation. Enquire for dates and pricing.
What fish will we target?
The dams are stocked and known for Australian bass and golden perch (yellowbelly), with silver perch and — at Boondooma — saratoga. Seasons and conditions vary, and we’ll set expectations honestly when you book.
Do I need a fishing permit?
Yes — a Stocked Impoundment Permit Scheme (SIPS) permit applies on both dams. We’ll make sure your trip is compliant and advise on current rules, which can change.
Is the fishing tour suitable for beginners and families?
Yes — we tailor it, from a relaxed family session off the bank or a kayak to a keener anglers’ trip. The lakeside parks are family-friendly, with cabins and facilities at the water.
Can the fishing trip include accommodation?
Yes — lakeside cabins and camps sit right at Boondooma and BP Dam, and we can build a fishing weekend around them. See our lakes & dams guide.
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