Gateway
to the Great Barrier Reef & Offshore Fishing
Boyne Tannum is situated on the southern stretch (tip) of
the Great Barrier Reef, access is available from 3 boat ramps, 2 directly
access the Boyne River mouth & there is another over at Tannum
Sands that can access the wild cattle island inlet that allows access
through to the Coliseum where you can reach the offshore fishing spots
(note the Tannum Sands boat ramp is not well maintained & can only
give access on a high tide - so take care & not your big boat)
Reef Charters can also be arranged out of Gladstone Harbour.
Boyne River
Stretching from the base of the Awoonga Dam wall to the mouth of the river that
separates Boyne Island from the mainlands of Tannum Sands, directly on the
southern side of the river & the road way to Gladstone then onward North
along the Bruce Highway to Rockhampton. All types of species are caught including
Grunter, Barramundi, Bream, Whiting, Flathead & Mangrove
Jack. You possibly won't find a better boat ramp & trailer parking facility
in Queensland, along with great fish cleaning facility, toilets & general
park.
Local Knowledge
Editors - (fishtales)
Species - HookUp
Species - Detailed
All Seafood Species
Live Bait
Boat Hire
The DAM
Awoonga Dam
Just a short 10 minute drive from Boyne Tannum, Awoonga Dam boasts
a stocking program of Barramundi & Mangrove Jack since 1996. Below is the boynetannum.com.au
Editor displaying a Saratoga - caught & released within 3 minutes & his
brother with a Barramundi (right) caught on the same trip.
This Saratoga was caught on a surface FIZZER on my 13th cast at a snag....
he hit the surface fizzer & leapt about 1 metre out of the water &
gave a wonderful aerial display & fight on my light bait caster
gear - Renowned Fishing Author "Phil Bennett" was on hand
at the time to photographic this beautiful coloured species before
I released him, the story was published in the The Australian - BARRA
BASS & BREAM
Digest issues no 15 2006 titled - A Week At Awoonga, starting on page 112. Article also see the video below posted on youtube in November 2006, great footage of lake awoonga big barra!!!
Fishing
Web Sites
Coast Watch
Fish Net
Fishing Tackle
Knots
REX Hunt
Fishing Monthly
Game Fishing
Gladstone Area Water Board - Web Site
NEAREST TOWN: Boyne Island / Tannum Sands CONSTRUCTED: 1984 OWNER/OPERATOR: Gladstone Area Water Board MAX. CAPACITY: 770,000 megalitres MAX. SURFACE AREA: 6,500 hectares RIVER SYSTEM: Boyne River Current CAPACITY : 52 per cent - see dam levels here MAIN ANGLING SPECIES: Barramundi, golden perch, sooty grunter, saratoga PERMITS REQUIRED: None ACCOMMODATION: Willowgrove Holiday Park and Lake Awoonga Caravan Park GENERAL COMMENTS: Camping, cabins and caravan park at and near the lake, also great BBQ's & picnic shelters.
Fishing
Competitions
The Boyne-Tannum
Hookup
Held annually over the Queen's Birthday long
weekend in June, the Boyne-Tannum Hookup is a popular event held
on the banks of the Boyne River at Bray Park. Try your luck
at landing the big one and go into the draw to win a bundle of
fantastic prizes. Reef and estuary fishing categories with
senior and junior sections. A great weekend out for the family
with heaps of fun and entertainment. For further information
go to: www.boynetannumhookup.com.au
Lake Awoonga Pro-am Barra Classic
Held around October, The Lake
Awoonga Pro-am Barra Classic is held on the beautiful Lake Awoonga,
known throughout Australia as one of the best barra spots around! The
competition is a team tournament with excellent prizes up for grabs. Nominate
your team now! Contact Merv Hinneberg on 07 4975 0155 or
email: barraheaven@hotkey.net.au
Annual Fishing Competitions
There are up to 7 different fishing competitions throughout the year.
If you know of any dates please contact us to list the event.
