Our role & objectives - The FCFSA are responsible for the creation, management & maintenance of fish stocks in the waters of Lake Lenthall (Lenthalls Dam) & the Maryborough Showgrounds Lagoons 1 & 3. These waters are stocked with the following suitable native fish species Australian bass, barramundi, silver perch, golden perch & snub nosed gar primarily for reacreational fishing purposes for the general public under the Stocked Impoundment Permit Scheme as put & take fisheries. All fish stocking activites are carried out in accordance with & under permit from the Qld Department of Primary Industries & Fisheries. FCFSA has objectives and principles which clearly define its role in the overall fishery management program these include promoting fishing based tourism in the Hervey Bay region.

Who are we? The Fraser Coast Fish Stocking Assn Inc is made of up local business owners, recreational anglers, government body representatives and members of the public. We all share the same goal of sustainable fish stocks through conservation based management programs. Of course we are all keen anglers who throroughly enjoy all that the great outdoors has to offer and do our best to promote this responsibly.

Contacting or visiting us -
Fraser Coast Fish Stocking Association Inc
PO Box 987
Hervey Bay, Qld, 4655
FCFSA@ausfish.com.au
Yearly membership costs $20 per individual and $30 per family.

General meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7.30pm, out the back of the Hervey Bay TAFE in Urraween Rd. All interested persons are most welcome to attend, guests often sit in on meetings.

About Lake Lenthall ( Lenthalls Dam) - Built in 1984, Lenthalls Dam was named after the pioneering family in the district, the waters created by the dam are called Lake Lenthall. With a catchment area of over 935 square kilometres it is fed by six main creeks which from the most southerly point are Logbridge Creek, Doongul Creek, Harwood Creek, Sugarbag Creek, Duckinwilla Creek & Woolmer Creek. The catchment area starts in the Seaview Ranges which are directly west of the dam and can be seen from the viewing area near the dam wall. Mt Doongul & Mt Ganamon are the two most prominent features of the horizon from this point. The Lake is approximately 7 kilometres long with a two lane concrete boatramp situated fairly centrally. The Lake forms the head waters of the Burrum River system which also includes the Isis, Cherwell & Gregory Rivers. The lake has a relatively small surface area of around 400ha, an average depth of 3.9 meters and holds some 28000 ML of water at full supply level. Owned and managed by Wide Bay Water Corporation it's purpose is for the supply of water to the city of Hervey Bay and surrounding townships.

Fish species - Australian bass, barramundi, silver perch, golden perch & snub nosed gar. There are also Eels, Tandans and the introduced Spangled Perch present. There have been rare reports of Saratoga. Bass have been the main species caught here however Barramundi are showing up more often and will no doubt give this location national publicity in coming years. It is Australia's most southern barramundi fishery open to the public (outside of fish farms).

A stocked Impoundment Permit (SIP) is required to fish at Lake Lenthall, these are available locally at the road house a few km North of the turnoff on the Bruce Highway or Purchase Stocked Impoundment Permit on-line - QDPI&F

Facilities - Toilets, walking / riding paths, picnic tables, shaded rotunda's, a public viewing platform, a two lane concrete boat ramp and ample carparks with disabled access to most area's. In the future it is planned to have a public fishing platform. There is no potable water available at this stage and the nearest service stations are located on the Bruce Highway.

Boating - Recent advances in outboard engine technology have resulted in a significant reduction in engine emissions from newer clean engines. For example a 60hp 4-stroke or Direct Injection 2-Stroke engine emits less than 50% of the emissions as a 6hp carburetted 2-Stroke engine. These advances have warranted a review of the boating restrictions.
From 1 December 2007 boating restrictions at Lake Lenthall will allow:
* . Speed Limit 6 knots - no wash and no skiing
* . 4-Stroke and Direct Injection 2-Stroke engines up to 60hp. This equates to all 2 & 3 Star OEDA (Outboard Engine Distributors Association) rated engines.
* . 1 to 6hp traditional 2-Strokes (0 and 1 star OEDA rated) permitted until January 2010.
Non-compliant engines (eg: 2 stroke carburettor and fuel injected outboards) are prohibited from using the lake. Additional restriction may be imposed on those engines that are clearly polluting the water (eg Smokey engines). Rangers conduct daily patrols.
For more information contact Wide Bay Water Corporation on 1300 808 888

Access - Currently Lake Lenthall is open daily from 6.00am to 4.00pm. Gates are locked overnight.
Camping - No camping in any form is allowed at present but camping sites are available 8 km away at Wongi Water Holes camp grounds which form part of the Wongi State Forest Park. Telephone QPWS / EPA camping hotline 13 13 04. These campgrounds have amenities and are located in a picturesque shaded lagoon setting.

Getting there - Lake Lenthall is situated approximately two thirds of the way between Maryborough and Torbanlea along the Bruce Highway. Top Road turn off is located on the western side of the Bruce Highway approx 19 kms north of Maryborough or 5.5 km's south of the Mobil Roadhouse at Torbanlea. A further 9.2 km off the highway along Top Road then onto Lenthalls Road will find you at the Lake. Nestled in the Wongi State Forest, slow speeds and care should be taken when traversing the gravel roads, livestock and wildlife are also commonly encountered.

But wait there's more - Lake Lenthall is host to a plethora of Australian wildlife which includes over 100 species of birds including the rare Black Breasted Button Quail & a breeding pair of White Bellied Sea Eagles nesting high in the Hoop Pines.

Local Fishing Guide: Paul Dolan - Fraser Coast Sportfishing 0407674350 Email

Related Links
Fishing Report - Sweetwater Fishing Forum
Wide Bay Water Corporation
Dept of Primary Industries & Fisheries

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