Central Queensland & Bundaberg Holidays - Fishing - The Bass to Barra Trail

The Bass to Barra trail defines and links the pick of tropical freshwater fishing spots, taking you to regularly restocked dams and some of the best impoundment fishing anywhere. Starting four hours north of Brisbane in the South Burnett, the trail winds north through the diverse landscapes of the Gladstone, Bundaberg, and Capricorn regions.

Sink a line along the Bass to Barra Trail and expect the waters to collectively yield Australian bass, sooty grunter, yellowbelly, saratoga, mangrove jack, and barramundi.

Each dam has its own highlights. First point of call is the Murgon Shire and the Bjelke Petersen Dam, known as one of the best bass impoundments in Queensland. Next stop Lake Boondooma where you can leave your boat moored in front of your pick of camping spots. Lake Lenthall, nestled in the Wongi State Forest 36 kilometres west south-west of Hervey Bay, has established a strong reputation for its Australian bass stocks. Lake Monduran formed in the flooded valley of the Kolan River and boasts excellent fishing and sunset views over the Lake.

Lake Cania in the Monto Shire is surrounded by granite cliffs and full of saratoga, bass and pearch. Share the peaceful bush surrounds at Lake Wuruma with birds and wildlife, and bountiful stocks of fish.

Find a strategically good spot on Lake Callide and you're likely to hook a barramundi, golden perch (yellowbelly), Spangled Perch, and Redclaw Crayfish. And then there's the very healthy barramundi at Lake Awoonga, with catches averaging 10 - 15 kilos. Along with the prized barra, you can also catch Mangrove Jack, Sea Mullet and Longtom. Three and a half times the size of Sydney Harbour, Lake Maraboon is great all year round for catching the famous Redclaw Crayfish.

Central Queensland and Bundaberg offer beautiful weather, welcoming towns, and gorgeous surrounds. Combine this with the regions' commitment to sports fishing with well stocked Dams and great facilities and you're in fishing heaven - you can't miss the Bass to Barra trail.