What fish can you catch at Teemburra 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 Teemburra Dam from the shore?

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

Do I need to check the fishing rules for Teemburra 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 · PIONEER VALLEY, MACKAY HINTERLAND

Teemburra Dam.

Teemburra Dam is a stocked freshwater impoundment in Pioneer Valley, Mackay hinterland, with boat and kayak and shore access. Anglers target Barramundi, Sooty Grunter. Sourced from the official listing, 9 July 2026.

Spot type

Impoundment

Access

Boat + Kayak + Shore

Species

Region

Pioneer Valley, Mackay hinterland

Fishing Teemburra Dam

Teemburra Dam is a named Pioneer Valley stocked impoundment with clear SIPS coverage. It gives the batch another non-SEQ freshwater row while staying distinct from Kinchant and Peter Faust.

What's there

BarramundiSooty Grunter

Best conditions: Fish standing timber, creek arms and wind-protected points with a slow, deliberate approach. Kayaks and small boats should respect changing mountain weather and timber hazards.

Facilities

ParkingToiletsBoat_ramp

Where it is

-21.21922, 148.66418

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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 Teemburra 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 Teemburra Dam from the shore?: Yes — Teemburra Dam has shore access. It also fishes well from a boat.
When is the best time to fish Teemburra Dam?: Fish standing timber, creek arms and wind-protected points with a slow, deliberate approach. Kayaks and small boats should respect changing mountain weather and timber hazards.
Do I need to check the fishing rules for Teemburra 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 Teemburra Dam come from the official source, retrieved 9 July 2026.

Source detail: Queensland SIPS page confirms Teemburra Dam fishing context and stocked species; coordinate from OpenStreetMap/Nominatim way 1152601989.

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

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