What fish can you catch at Peter Faust Dam?

Barramundi, Sooty Grunter. 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 Peter Faust Dam from the shore?

Yes — Peter Faust Dam has shore access. It also fishes well from a boat.

Do I need to check the fishing rules for Peter Faust 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 · LAKE PROSERPINE, WHITSUNDAYS

Peter Faust Dam.

Peter Faust Dam is a stocked freshwater impoundment in Lake Proserpine, Whitsundays, with shore and boat and kayak access. Anglers target Barramundi, Sooty Grunter. Sourced from the official listing, 9 July 2026.

Spot type

Impoundment

Access

Shore + Boat + Kayak

Species

Region

Lake Proserpine, Whitsundays

Fishing Peter Faust Dam

Peter Faust Dam, also known through Lake Proserpine, is a marquee Whitsunday stocked barramundi water. It is a named regional impoundment with genuine trip-planning value for Fishare.

What's there

BarramundiSooty Grunter

Best conditions: Work timber, bays and wind-blown points with enough daylight to navigate safely. Big-water wind can change the plan quickly, so pick sheltered water before committing.

Facilities

ParkingToiletsBoat_ramp

Where it is

-20.36633, 148.38343

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Check the rules first

QLD freshwater regs SSOT; check SIPS permit requirements, Qld Fishing app rules and Sunwater 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 Peter Faust Dam?: Barramundi, Sooty Grunter. 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 Peter Faust Dam from the shore?: Yes — Peter Faust Dam has shore access. It also fishes well from a boat.
When is the best time to fish Peter Faust Dam?: Work timber, bays and wind-blown points with enough daylight to navigate safely. Big-water wind can change the plan quickly, so pick sheltered water before committing.
Do I need to check the fishing rules for Peter Faust 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 Peter Faust Dam come from the official source, retrieved 9 July 2026.

Source detail: Queensland SIPS page confirms Peter Faust Dam fishing context and stocked species; coordinate from OpenStreetMap/Nominatim relation 16412883.

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

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