Back to previous | Lake Maraboon
Lake Maraboon
In 1972 the Fairbairn Dam was built across the Nogoa River to form
Lake Maraboon (the Aboriginal word for “where the black ducks fly”)
While in the Central Highlands at Lake Maraboon, you also can hunt for
another kind of local treasure – fish! Lake Maraboon has been stocked
with Barramundi, Murray Cod and Golden Perch however the dam is most
famous for its highly-sought after Redclaw crayfish, which is perfect
on a real Aussie barbeque. In the late 1980’s, Murray Cod were stocked
on a large scale at Lake Maraboon.
Cabin accommodation and a caravan park are available at the Lake Maraboon Holiday Village. Native wildlife such as wallabies and possums
are found in the area of the Holiday Village, often coming into the
camp ground at night to feed.
FISHING HOTSPOTS
Grab your line and experience some exciting freshwater fishing in the waters of the Central Highlands.
-
Lake Maraboon - 18 km south of Emerald via the Gregory Highway or Selma Road
-
Bottom Weir Nogoa River – Emerald township
-
Bedford Weir – Turn north off the Capricorn Highway near Blackwater and 30km to Mackenzie River
-
Hoods Lagoon – Clermont Township
-
Theresa Creek Dam – 22km from Clermont
-
Lake Nuga Nuga – 115kms from Rolleston.
