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The future of fishing at Koombooloomba Dam is looking bright following a successful barramundi fingerling release led by local volunteers and fisheries officers.
In late January, Queensland Boating and Fishing Patrol in Ingham joined the Koombooloomba Barramundi Restocking Program to assist with the latest stocking effort, helping release thousands of young barramundi into the dam.
Around 10 boats took part in last year’s release, with 10,320 fingerlings stocked across several locations. This followed an earlier release of 3,000 fingerlings, marking the first time barramundi had been stocked in the dam in six years after the program was revived by passionate local anglers.
The restocking program has been made possible through permit funding secured by the Koombooloomba Barramundi Restocking Program, whose volunteers have worked tirelessly to rebuild the dam’s barramundi fishery for future generations.
Koombooloomba Dam remains one of the few locations where barramundi can still be targeted during the annual closed season from 1 November to 31 January, provided fishers hold a stocked impoundment permit.
Fisheries Queensland is encouraging locals and visitors alike to take advantage of the opportunity and enjoy one of North Queensland’s standout freshwater fishing destinations.
Koombooloomba Dam is one of the few spots you can still target barramundi during the closure. Photo source: Fisheries Queensland
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