What fish can you catch at Lake Dyer Bill Gunn Dam?

Australian Bass, Golden Perch, Silver Perch. Species listed are those the source records for this spot — seasons and what is actually biting change through the year, so check the current forecast before you go.

Can you fish Lake Dyer Bill Gunn Dam from the shore?

Yes — Lake Dyer Bill Gunn Dam has shore access. It also fishes well from a boat.

Do I need to check the fishing rules for Lake Dyer Bill Gunn Dam?

Yes. Bag limits, size limits and closures change and are set by the Queensland fisheries authority — always check the current rules before you keep a fish. Fishare's Queensland regulations page tracks them.

QLD · IMPOUNDMENT · LOCKYER VALLEY

Lake Dyer Bill Gunn Dam.

Lake Dyer Bill Gunn Dam is a stocked freshwater impoundment in Lockyer Valley, with shore and boat and kayak access. Anglers target Australian Bass, Golden Perch, Silver Perch. Sourced from the official listing, 9 July 2026.

Spot type

Impoundment

Access

Shore + Boat + Kayak

Species

Region

Lockyer Valley

Fishing Lake Dyer Bill Gunn Dam

Lake Dyer, also known as Bill Gunn Dam, adds a Lockyer Valley freshwater row with official Seqwater fishing context. The named lake is small enough for bank and paddle anglers to understand from a single access-oriented pin.

What's there

Australian BassGolden PerchSilver Perch

Best conditions: Fish calm periods around the lake's points, weed edges and deeper banks. Low-light sessions and subtle presentations suit this compact stocked impoundment better than noisy mid-day pressure.

Facilities

ParkingToiletsBoat_ramp

Where it is

-27.63030, 152.37520

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Check the rules first

QLD freshwater regs SSOT; check SIPS permit requirements, Qld Fishing app rules and Seqwater access notices before fishing.

Bag limits, size limits and closures are set by the Queensland fisheries authority and change through the year. Fishare tracks the current rules on the QLD fishing regulations page — check it before you keep a fish.

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Dyer Bill Gunn Dam?: Australian Bass, Golden Perch, Silver Perch. Species listed are those the source records for this spot — seasons and what is actually biting change through the year, so check the current forecast before you go.
Can you fish Lake Dyer Bill Gunn Dam from the shore?: Yes — Lake Dyer Bill Gunn Dam has shore access. It also fishes well from a boat.
When is the best time to fish Lake Dyer Bill Gunn Dam?: Fish calm periods around the lake's points, weed edges and deeper banks. Low-light sessions and subtle presentations suit this compact stocked impoundment better than noisy mid-day pressure.
Do I need to check the fishing rules for Lake Dyer Bill Gunn Dam?: Yes. Bag limits, size limits and closures change and are set by the Queensland fisheries authority — always check the current rules before you keep a fish. Fishare's Queensland regulations page tracks them.

Source & verification

Details for Lake Dyer Bill Gunn Dam come from the official source, retrieved 9 July 2026.

Source detail: Seqwater source confirms fishing at Lake Dyer; Qld SIPS location source was checked for stocked species. Coordinate is the mapped Lake Dyer waterbody near the public recreation area.

Conditions change. Access closes, sand moves and structure shifts — check locally before you travel a long way.

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