Bjelke Petersen Dam Fish Management Committee

Bjelke Petersen Dam Fish Management Committee We are a group of devoted volunteers that work hard to stock Lake Barambah with freshwater fish.

Save the date, SunWater, south Burnett regional council and Cherbourg aboriginal shire council, are bringing Bundy to Gu...
20/04/2026

Save the date, SunWater, south Burnett regional council and Cherbourg aboriginal shire council, are bringing Bundy to Gundy roadshow to us.

Hello all just a little FYI. From Sunwater more amazing upgrades to our areas. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Ay4mc3r...
20/04/2026

Hello all just a little FYI.
From Sunwater more amazing upgrades to our areas.

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Bjelke-Petersen Dam Recreation Area Upgrades - stage two works

Sunwater is upgrading the day use recreation area near the boat ramp at Bjelke-Petersen Dam. This will include installation of an accessible BBQ and shelter, upgrades to electrical assets and additional lighting, accessible paths and new safety bollards.

Work is scheduled to start in late April and finish in early June, subject to site and weather conditions.

During the work, the recreation area and boat ramp will remain open to the public and there will be no impact to caravan park users. The works will not impact recreation areas over the Labour Day long weekend.

This is the second stage of upgrades at Bjelke-Petersen Dam. Stage 1 works were completed in June 2025.

We appreciate your patience during this upgrade.

The project is part of a Queensland Government program to upgrade recreation facilities at popular dam and weir sites around Queensland.

Learn more at www.sunwater.com.au/recreation-facility-upgrade

Just in case anyone would like to keep an eye on the dam level. This is a great tool to do so.
10/03/2026

Just in case anyone would like to keep an eye on the dam level.
This is a great tool to do so.

Bjelke-Petersen Dam Home Sunwater Dams Bjelke-Petersen Dam       Safety alerts CURRENT ALGAE LEVELS   CURRENT CAPACITY     STORAGE CAPACITY   Mega Litres HISTORICAL LOW     HISTORICAL HIGH     Scheme Name Barker Barambah Read More Stream name Barker Creek Read More Lake name Lake Barambah...

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10/03/2026

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STAY INFORMED – Bjelke-Petersen Dam spilling excess water into Barker Creek

Warning level: ADVICE
Warning area: Downstream of Bjelke-Petersen Dam

Bjelke-Petersen Dam is spilling excess water into Barker Creek.

For more information please visit bit.ly/RecandSafety

01/03/2026

217 days to go until Saturday, 4th October 2026 – Day 1 of the competition!

After an incredible 2025, made possible by the generous support of our sponsors, donors, and especially our anglers of all ages who travelled from near and far, we’re excited to do it all again.

Be sure to lock the dates into your calendar now so you don’t miss out!
As our committee begins reaching out to sponsors, we’re also welcoming new partnerships. If you’re interested in coming on board as a sponsor this year, send us a message — we’d love to chat.

Last year set the bar high, but we’re even more determined to make this year bigger and better! 🎣

SunwaterFrom Sunwater:Routine monitoring has detected high levels of potentially harmful blue-green algae at both BOONDO...
21/12/2025

Sunwater
From Sunwater:

Routine monitoring has detected high levels of potentially harmful blue-green algae at both BOONDOOMA and BJELKE-PETERSEN dams and a 'red alert' is now in place.

Blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) can produce toxins that pose serious health risks to humans and animals, including skin irritation, gastrointestinal illness, and other symptoms.

The alert will remain in effect until monitoring indicates a reduction in algae levels.

For updates and further information, visit

Blue-Green Algae Home Community Water and the Environment Blue-Green Algae Blue-Green Algae What are Blue-Green Algae? Blue-Green Algae (BGA) or cyanobacteria are microscopic organisms found naturally in freshwater environments across Australia. They have several traits that give them a competitive....

11/12/2025

Sunwater
🚫 Fishing From the Wall – Please Read

Hey everyone, just a friendly reminder that Sunwater does not allow any fishing from the dam walls.

This is a Sunwater safety rule, not something we can change, and we need to respect it so we can all continue to enjoy access to the dam and its facilities.

👉 Please do not:
• Fish from the wall
• Stand, sit or cast lines from the wall
• Block any access areas or structures around the wall

👉 Please do:
• Fish from designated bank areas, shorelines and approved access spots
• Follow all posted signs and directions from Sunwater staff

We know it can be tempting when the water looks perfect up there, but safety has to come first. By doing the right thing, we help protect everyone’s access and show that our fishing community respects the rules.

Thanks for your understanding and cooperation 🎣💙

11/12/2025

🎣 Do I Need a SIPS Permit to Fish Here? YES!

Just a reminder to all anglers that you must have a current SIPS permit (Stocked Impoundment Permit Scheme) to fish in QLD’s stocked dams and certain weirs – including places like ours.

✅ Who needs a SIPS permit?
• Anyone 18 years and over fishing in a SIPS dam/weir
• It’s required whether you’re fishing from the bank, boat or kayak, and whether you’re using bait, lures or fly

You can grab a permit:
• Online
• At selected bait & tackle shops and other outlets

(Tip: A yearly permit is usually the best value if you fish often.)

⸻

💰 Where does your SIPS money go?

Your SIPS fee doesn’t just disappear into thin air – it directly supports our freshwater fisheries:
• Fish stocking:
Funds are used to buy and release fingerlings (bass, yellowbelly, silver perch etc.) into our dams to keep fish numbers healthy.
• Local fish stocking groups:
Most of the money is returned to local stocking groups who volunteer their time to plan, organise and carry out fish releases.
• Better fishing for everyone:
More fingerlings = more fish growing out for you, your kids and grandkids to catch in future seasons.

So when you buy a SIPS permit, you’re not just ticking a legal box – you’re helping keep our dams well stocked and our fishing future strong. 🐟💙

Department of Primary Industries | Queensland Government

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Murgon, QLD

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