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Lake Proserpine Fishing Charters

Locality: Proserpine, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4945 4641

Address: 133 Main St 4800 Proserpine, QLD, Australia

Website: http://barramundicharters.com

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25.01.2022 With all this rain about i thought it a good opportunity to take a look at Faust and its land based fishing. I found the fish sitting along the bank were the wa...ter was slightly discolored from it running in. I managed two fish around the 90cm mark in around half an hour both of them caught using HappyRock Maxx soft plastics lightly weighted with just a slow steady retrieve.This size barra put a great fight with plenty of jumps and runs Just keeping in mined that the only land based fishing allowed is from the boat ramp back around past the picnic area. Also anyone over the age of 18 fishing will need a SIPS. Cheers,Geordie See more

25.01.2022 I have teamed up with legendary fishing guide Lyndsay Dobe from Lake Proserpine Fishing Charters to bring you guys the ultimate sport fishing package. Price in...cludes: 1 x 6 hour private charter aboard Reel Addiction targeting the species of your choice using lure, fly or bait. Includes a sumptuous lunch at Cape Gloucester Resort on return. 1 x 6 hour private charter on Lake Proserpine targeting monster barramundi with lure or fly. Includes onboard snacks and light refreshments. 2 x nights accommodation at beautiful Cape Gloucester Resort in an open plan bungalow. Either drive to us or get in on one of the cheap airfares that are currently available to Whitsunday Coast Airport. Any questions either drop a message or give one of us a call. Lyndsay Dobe 07 4945 4641. Mick Underwood 0413 882 153. See more

25.01.2022 Hey guys, a quick video showing the completed fit out of OFishal Business. Really happy with how she came up, ready and raring for a busy charter season. Please excuse the French at the end when the sounder blue toothed a message to my phone screen and I thought it had ruined the recording. I will get better at editing. Cheers

25.01.2022 YETI is now available at Barra World. Call in and check out the quality YETI Product.

25.01.2022 We all know how epic the fishing for Barra is at Lake Proserpine. Last year we took this great shot and really got to appreciate the abundant bird life and the above water experience too. Have you got any great wildlife shots of Lake Proserpine? Feel free to share them in the comments below....

24.01.2022 Mackerel are on the way!!! We've got fresh local Wolfy's and Gar in store now.

24.01.2022 Range of colours in store.

23.01.2022 The Limousines of collapsable Crab Pots are in stock. CrabNGears POP UP and TOP LIFT. Simple to use and heavy duty construction.

23.01.2022 From 11.59pm Friday 1 May 2020, Sunwater recreation areas, dams, lakes and weirs will be open for day use. Members of the public are welcome to visit our sites ...to have a picnic or conduct activities such as swimming, boating, skiing and fishing. This decision follows the Queensland Governments announcement to ease stay-at-home restrictions resulting from the COVID-19 public health crisis. Current social distancing guidelines and the requirement to stay within 50 kilometres of their home will apply to anyone visiting these sites. Please note, camping is not permitted. For those returning to our storages for recreation, please read the signs, be aware of your surroundings and enjoy our waterways safely. For more information please view the announcement made today by the Minister for Natural Resources Dr Anthony Lynham https://bit.ly/3aKHx2I

22.01.2022 Cracking little freshwater Barra caught by Phil on his new Shimano Taipan Dash rod. Thanks for the feedback mate. Hi mate, If I didnt stop in yesterday & pick ...up the little Shimano Taipan Dash stick & a pack of Yum Frogs, theres no way I could have caught this barra! They were tucked up tight in heavy cover & being land based, I had to be able to cast from in amongst some really thick viney scrub. The 4ft, 5-10kg rod is perfect for this style of fishing & the frogs rigged weedless means you can flick them right up under those overhanging trees where these guys are waiting to ambush prey. Cheers, Phil. See more

22.01.2022 Wow... its really coming together at Lake Proserpine/Peter Faust Dam. Pontoons starting to be put in place beside the ramp and near the existing amenities bloc...k. New BBQ also being put in place. Great effort by everyone involved. This is something that the region has been calling out for for a very long time. Its great to see this finally being delivered. The whole place is really starting to look fantastic. The upgrades to the facilities that are currently taking place will certainly turn Lake Proserpine into a wonderful land based destination in our wonderful region. Photos from this afternoon. New Amenities block under construction, also the pontoons being put in place and a few of the surrounds that are really looking good. Thanks to Andrew Willcox - Mayor, Whitsunday Regional Council and my fellow councillors for continuing to make this a reality. See more

20.01.2022 Camp Kanga back in full swing.

20.01.2022 Heres some information from Minister for Transport and Main Roads, The Honourable Mark Bailey that should clear up some confusion. Fishing and essential boat u...se to continue Queensland boaties can still take their boats out locally to fish or travel for essential reasons. Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey clarified the rules for boaties as the evolving COVID-19 response restricted a range of activities. If you own a boat and want to head out in the water in your local community to fish for food this weekend, you can, Mr Bailey said. If you need your boat to travel locally in your community, you can still do that. If you want to head out on your kayak or stand up paddle board for exercise, you still can. State Government boat ramps will remain open to boaties. We want people to continue living their lives as normally as possible under the current circumstances, but the advice of the Chief Health Officer needs to be followed." Full statement: http://statements.qld.gov.au//fishing-and-essential-boat-u

20.01.2022 So proud to announce that as of Friday afternoon you can officially camp lakeside at Lake Proserpine!!! Free camping kicks off at Lake Proserpine Pack your swag... and snag a barra! The upgrade of recreational facilities designed to activate Lake Proserpine are underway with the free 72-hour lakeside camping facility being available from Friday afternoon. Whitsunday Regional Council Mayor Andrew Willcox said he was very proud that Council had worked hard to negotiate a lease with SunWater and was now delivering the exciting Lake Proserpine Barramundi Fishing and Recreational project. The lake has untapped potential to be an international drawcard for anglers looking for the ultimate fishing experience and offers the best chances of landing metre plus size barra anywhere in Australia. Fishing is the largest driver of domestic leisure tourism nationally and we aim to cement Lake Proserpines reputation as the Heart of Barra Fishing, Mayor Willcox said. This project will help the Whitsunday region capture a greater share of this market, with Stage 1 including a pontoon, new carparks, toilets and showers, a washdown facility and free camping. Our ultimate aim is to make Lake Proserpine a tourism hotspot and fishing mecca nationally and internationally. Deputy Mayor John Collins said Council had developed a clear vision for establishing and improving recreational and tourist facilities at Lake Proserpine and had proactively leveraged external funding opportunities. The Lake Proserpine Master Plan is an exciting step toward making Proserpine an even stronger regional town within the Whitsunday region. The free camping at Lake Proserpine opens just in time for the long weekend. This is just the boost Proserpine needs as this investment in infrastructure means more jobs for our community. The extra toilet block and shower camping amenities are currently under construction so RVs and campers utilising the area will need to be self-sufficient or alternatively, the existing amenities to the north of the camping area can be utilised. Works on access upgrades and the construction of three pontoons are also on track for completion before Christmas. Page 1 of 2 Other works underway include resurfacing of carpark areas and line-marking, new BBQ areas, extra bins and concrete slabs are soon to be replaced in the recreation area. Further site developments to enhance the area will continue in early 2020 including the addition of wash down bays for vehicles to mitigate the risks of spreading mimosa pigra. How good is this beauty Caught yesterday afternoon at The Peter Faust Dam

19.01.2022 Brand new never been in the water.

18.01.2022 Quick update on the Lake. Ive been out for a couple of quick recces to get ready for the upcoming charters. Things have been a little tough due to the cold and the short windows of light winds. As usual for this time of the year its not too hard to find the fish but getting the good bites can be tough. By the numbers Im finding in the 80 to 90cm range I think therell be some fun times ahead as usually through the August /September you often find patches of these sized fish. Ive got a few in the shallows but more working through the tops of the trees with the good old Barrabaits. This method always works well when the fish are a bit slow, but you really need calm conditions to do it well. A couple of pics of the school sized fish from the deeper trees.

18.01.2022 Did another quick recce on the lake Sunday. Nice clear weather but had that cool southwester most of the time we were there. Im really not a fan of southwesters and the shallows were pretty quiet. There were a few fish on the sandy humps but they werent really interested in eating lures. We scouted around a bit and found a bay where I marked a school of about 20 or so small Barra holding in the creekline. We pushed further up in the bay and worked our way back out. I got c...leaned up by a good sized fish on a Zerek Swimming Mullet, its was all over pretty quick when he gill raked through the 80lb leader just after the bite. Not long after Matt hooked this cracker in a really tight area and in typical Faust style the fish did everything he could to get stitched in the timber. Thankfully everything held together and we eventually landed the very solid 99cm fish. Good work Matt. Im thinking Ill be spending a bit of time in that bay over the next few weeks. See more

17.01.2022 Happy Monday - Positive start to the week! If you want to catch some Big Barra then Lindsay from BARRA World is the man to talk too! We had a laugh when we caught up at Peter Faust Dam-Lake Proserpine - he is in the know about all things Barra Fishing and Beyond.

17.01.2022 Mikey Malarkey showing how to do it on the lake. Go the Duffman!!!

17.01.2022 Dressing up to put your bin out once a week isn’t livin’, but landing a metre long Barra at Lake Proserpine is! The Whitsundays are open for business and it’s j...ust a short drive to paradise. So why not reconnect with family and friends and enjoy the heart of fishing and camping at Lake Proserpine in the Whitsundays. While you’re there, be sure to snap your big catch and favourite moments and enter the ‘Let’s Get Together’ competition. Entering is easy, and you can win 5 nights for you and your family in a stunning holiday home with the picturesque Whitsundays as your backdrop! Simply Like the Visit Whitsundays Facebook or Instagram page, share your favourite Whitsunday moment on Instagram or Facebook and use the hashtags #lovewhitsundays, and #ourwhitsunday . We hope to see you soon! Terms and Conditions apply, visit Council’s website for more information - https://bit.ly/lets_get_together Thanks to Pelagic Pursuit Fishing for the awesome Barra footage!

16.01.2022 With the Covid stuff going on I thought it was as good a time as ever to give O'Fishal Business a facelift. Got to get her ready for the charter season ahead once the restrictions are done and dusted. The Nitro has been a fantastic boat but the years of being in the sun have taken their toll on the carpet and seats. I'm recarpeting the main decks and using the EvaTread from the guys at FibreFinish in the cockpit area. I'm doing the majority of the work myself with Mark at Eli...te Marine Trimming giving the seats a once over. Removing the old carpet and glue was a bit of a challenge but with the help of a couple of mates, thanks Dario and Toddy the decks have come up a treat and are ready for the new coverings. Thought i'd attach a few pics and to show the progress of the project. Ill throw up a few more pics as we go. See more

14.01.2022 Here's some information from Minister for Transport and Main Roads, The Honourable Mark Bailey that should clear up some confusion. Fishing and essential boat u...se to continue Queensland boaties can still take their boats out locally to fish or travel for essential reasons. Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey clarified the rules for boaties as the evolving COVID-19 response restricted a range of activities. If you own a boat and want to head out in the water in your local community to fish for food this weekend, you can, Mr Bailey said. If you need your boat to travel locally in your community, you can still do that. If you want to head out on your kayak or stand up paddle board for exercise, you still can. State Government boat ramps will remain open to boaties. We want people to continue living their lives as normally as possible under the current circumstances, but the advice of the Chief Health Officer needs to be followed." Full statement: http://statements.qld.gov.au//fishing-and-essential-boat-u

14.01.2022 With the Covid stuff going on I thought it was as good a time as ever to give OFishal Business a facelift. Got to get her ready for the charter season ahead once the restrictions are done and dusted. The Nitro has been a fantastic boat but the years of being in the sun have taken their toll on the carpet and seats. Im recarpeting the main decks and using the EvaTread from the guys at FibreFinish in the cockpit area. Im doing the majority of the work myself with Mark at Eli...te Marine Trimming giving the seats a once over. Removing the old carpet and glue was a bit of a challenge but with the help of a couple of mates, thanks Dario and Toddy the decks have come up a treat and are ready for the new coverings. Thought id attach a few pics and to show the progress of the project. Ill throw up a few more pics as we go. See more

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14.01.2022 ***Sounder Training in Proserpine.*** Dates available March Weds 20th 10.30 Port Airlie ... Thurs 21st 10.30 Port Airlie Mon 25th 7.00 Port Airlie I will be offering 1 on 1 on water sounder training in the comfort of your own boat with your own electronics. Tech Fishing is all about getting the most from your marine electronics to make your time on the water more enjoyable and productive. Learn how to understand all facets of sonar How fish mark up and why. How to identify different bottom densities. Shortcuts and how to best utilize the features and functions to suit the way you fish. Charts for navigation and waypoint management. How to put it all together in different fishing situations. Everything is explained in easy to understand terms. Being 1 on 1 we work through the session at your speed and understanding so you learn and retain all the information. If you would like to learn more or discuss how Tech Fishing can change the way you fish and the results youre currently getting, please feel free to send me a direct message to the Tech Fishing Facebook page or contact me during business hours via phone. Spots are limited so dont hesitate to reserve your booking. Ill be doing a talk on behalf of Lowrance at Proserpine Barra World on Tuesday the 19th of March. Whitsundays Outboard Center will also have their Lowrance displays on hand aswell and I believe theyll have a few specials on the night. Contact Lindsay at the shop for more information. Thanks Nick Whyte 0422213669

13.01.2022 Looking to get the best out of your sounder then dont miss out on this awesome opportunity to talk and learn from one of the best in the industry on how to get the best results out of your sounder. If you would like to book a spot get in touch with Tech fishing as there are limited spots available. Cheers Geordie

13.01.2022 Mackerel are on the way!!! Weve got fresh local Wolfys and Gar in store now.

12.01.2022 Hey guys, a quick video showing the completed fit out of O’Fishal Business. Really happy with how she came up, ready and raring for a busy charter season. Please excuse the French at the end when the sounder blue toothed a message to my phone screen and I thought it had ruined the recording. I will get better at editing. Cheers

10.01.2022 Had a great trip up Proserpine and Airlie Beach the last week. Had a trip out with Lindsay Dobe from Barra World charters at the start of the week and he pu...t us onto a couple of meterys. Well worth booking if youre in town Had a great time with all my clients I had for on water training. Got to see a few of the beautiful waterways up there and a couple of the local goannas as well. I stayed with a good mate of mine Steve who looked after us like a champ. We snuck out to the dam a couple of nights for some great topwater bites but got a bit unlucky with staying connected. Spent today out in perfect weather around the islands. Had a massive Coral trout around 80cm come out and belt my swimbait off a big bommie only to have Steves reel I was borrowing lock up and strip all the main gears mid fight and then got dusted back into the reef. Spent the rest of the day up in 1-2ft of water chasing Blueys. Had a shot at at least 15 fish but couldnt get them to commit. Was an awesome experience still getting up close and personal with some absolute horses. I wish I had a couple more days to to stay up and fish the area. I might have to make it an annual "work" trip. Big thanks to everyone who did the on water training, appreciate all your great feedback. Got an upgrade to the front of the plane on the way home so a good finish to the trip, now cant wait to see my girls. Time to get everything sorted for my Sydney trip at the end of April. If youre in Sydney or Central Coast area and would like to learn how to get the most out of your marine electronics send me a message for details and availability. Cheers Nick.

10.01.2022 Charters available 7 days.

09.01.2022 Another epic barra landed by @skorupa_m at Peter Faust Dam! The dam is stocked with barramundi and sooty grunters by the Faust Dam Fish Stocking Association ...Inc. Its known for big barramundi, with some over 120 cm in length! You can take 1 barramundi per person (2 per boat) at Peter Faust Dam during closed season. They have a minimum size limit of 58 cm and a maximum size limit of 120 cm, but you can take 1 barra over 120 cm from Peter Faust Dam. Dont forget to purchase a SIPS permit before you head out https://bit.ly/2Yg0aXN and tag us at @FisheriesQld #FisheriesQld for a chance to be featured on our page.

08.01.2022 Dressing up to put your bin out once a week isnt livin, but landing a metre long Barra at Lake Proserpine is! The Whitsundays are open for business and its j...ust a short drive to paradise. So why not reconnect with family and friends and enjoy the heart of fishing and camping at Lake Proserpine in the Whitsundays. While youre there, be sure to snap your big catch and favourite moments and enter the Lets Get Together competition. Entering is easy, and you can win 5 nights for you and your family in a stunning holiday home with the picturesque Whitsundays as your backdrop! Simply Like the Visit Whitsundays Facebook or Instagram page, share your favourite Whitsunday moment on Instagram or Facebook and use the hashtags #lovewhitsundays, and #ourwhitsunday . We hope to see you soon! Terms and Conditions apply, visit Councils website for more information - https://bit.ly/lets_get_together Thanks to Pelagic Pursuit Fishing for the awesome Barra footage!

08.01.2022 Lake Proserpine Recreation Hub is one of the areas most iconic natural assets and represents a fast developing tourism opportunity for the region. Free 72-hour... lakeside camping kicked off in late 2019 and has proven an instant hit with many travelling campers and families enjoying the new area. From world class big barra fishing to a vast array of watersports, Lake Proserpine has something for everyone offering the ultimate recreation experience. The Lake Proserpine Recreation Hub demonstrates Whitsunday Regional Councils commitment to delivering on the Lake Proserpine Masterplan and the Proserpine Sustainability and Future Growth Masterplan. #ourwhitsunday | Andrew Willcox - Mayor, Whitsunday Regional Council | John Collins, Deputy Mayor, Whitsunday Regional Council

07.01.2022 Pack your swag and snag a barra! The upgrade of recreational facilities designed to activate Lake Proserpine are underway with the free 72-hour lakeside campin...g facility being available from Friday afternoon just in time for the long weekend Please be aware that Council is finishing reseal works to the carparks on Friday morning, so people using the facility should expect minor delays while our team are completing these improvement works. Click here to read more about the new camping area and the Lake Proserpine Project - http://bit.ly/LakeProserpine #ourwhitsunday | Andrew Willcox - Mayor, Whitsunday Regional Council | John Collins, Deputy Mayor, Whitsunday Regional Council

07.01.2022 YETI products are good for all seasons, any conditions, and any time. From the early morning coffee to the happy hour, you can always rely on your YETI.

07.01.2022 Quick update on the Lake. I’ve been out for a couple of quick recces to get ready for the upcoming charters. Things have been a little tough due to the cold and the short windows of light winds. As usual for this time of the year it’s not too hard to find the fish but getting the good bites can be tough. By the numbers I’m finding in the 80 to 90cm range I think there’ll be some fun times ahead as usually through the August /September you often find patches of these sized fish. I’ve got a few in the shallows but more working through the tops of the trees with the good old Barrabaits. This method always works well when the fish are a bit slow, but you really need calm conditions to do it well. A couple of pics of the school sized fish from the deeper trees.

05.01.2022 Thanks to the continued support from Lions District 201Q2, Lions Clubs of Australia and our visitors we now have 30 air conditioned accommodation rooms.

05.01.2022 Add some of these Wolfies and a cracking morning like this together it could make for a good morning on the Macks. Just saying.

04.01.2022 Whose New Years resolution was to fish more? Heres to great fish in 2019

04.01.2022 It’s been a bit of a windy cool full moon period but the Barra’s are still pretty hungry. You know they’re on when you look for your lure and find a few boneys still kicking in their gob. The Zerek 5.5 Live Mullet was top lure for the night. No surprises there, it matches the bait real nice I reckon.

02.01.2022 Lake Proserpine will be further activated as a fishing, camping, boating mecca after Council yesterday awarded the tender for construction of a jetty and three ...pontoons as part of the Lake Proserpine Recreational facilities upgrade! The jetty and pontoon infrastructure will be installed before Christmas this year. #ourwhitsunday | Andrew Willcox - Mayor, Whitsunday Regional Council | John Collins, Deputy Mayor, Whitsunday Regional Council

02.01.2022 Looking to get the best out of your sounder then don't miss out on this awesome opportunity to talk and learn from one of the best in the industry on how to get the best results out of your sounder. If you would like to book a spot get in touch with Tech fishing as there are limited spots available. Cheers Geordie

02.01.2022 Great news today for The Peter Faust Dam/ Lake Proserpine. Council awarded the tender for Jetty and pontoons as part of the Lake Proserpine Recreational Facilit...ies upgrade. Andrew Willcox - Mayor, Whitsunday Regional Council and I met with the Minister Dr Anthony Lynham on June 16th last year at Lake Proserpine to announce the handover of facilities to Whitsunday Regional Council from SunWater. Theres been a lot of behind the scenes work that has gone on since then, including Lease negotiations and of course a lot of work by Andrew and Council Economic Development staff chasing grants to help make this project a reality. The facilities are finally starting to be upgraded and the future proposed Camping Area starting to be cleaned up, theres been timber piled up and ground slashed. Shelter sheds have started to get cleaned up and rendered. The toilet blocks are going to be having a good tidy up. A good coat of paint and things are going to be looking pretty good. Its all coming together nicely, many thanks to all Council staff involved in getting it to this stage. See more

01.01.2022 Have you planned your camping trip to Lake Proserpine yet? From world class big barra fishing to a vast array of watersports, Lake Proserpine has something for ...everyone offering the ultimate recreation experience! Pack your swag and take advantage of our free 72-hour lakeside camping in one of the regions most iconic spots #ourwhitsunday #lovewhitsundays

01.01.2022 The forecast looks good 10/15 on Saturday and just as good if not better for Sunday. For those wanting to register for the Mackerel Muster email [email protected] and we will send you the forms.