THE FISHING

Lake Awoonga has earned its reputation as a barramundi fishing Mecca. Over 3 million fingerlings have been released over a 12 and a half year period creating a truly sensational, yet equally challenging barramundi fishing impoundment.

Lake Awoonga's environment is a picture perfect habitat for barra, allowing massive growth rates of up to 4 kilograms per year. Australia's most premier freshwater sports fish, the barramundi have been captured in Johnny's boat in Lake Awoonga at over 32 kilograms, and barra even larger have been hooked. The maximum size range has not yet been discovered, but fish of over 40 kg in the coming years are still possibilities.

Barramundi over 20 kg are very common in Lake Awoonga, with many landed at this size and bigger. A small fish is around 5 to 6 kilograms; with the chances of hooking any sized fish from small to extra large being highly possible. Successful stocking years has formed an ultimate barramundi fishery in an eye-catching, soothing and scenic environment. Nestled amongst the backdrop of Mount Castletower and meandering through the upper reaches of the fertile Boyne Valley, Lake Awoonga is a large body of freshwater, approximately 25 kilometres from the coastline of Gladstone.

Barramundi can be captured during all 12 months of the year at Awoonga and specialist techniques are required throughout the four seasons to best amplify your likelihood of prime fishing. Shallow and mid-water lure casting, daytime deepwater casting, surface fishing, open water and deepwater casting, jigging or trolling are all possible options whilst chasing Awoonga's well conditioned barra. Daytime and night time opportunities do exist, and barramundi can be landed within all the 24hrs of a day which opens doors for visitors and charter anglers. Charters operate all 12 months of the year.

Luring for barramundi is an adrenalin rushing and exciting form of fishing that is suitable to both men and women of all ages. 80 yr olds have successfully landed barramundi on Johnny's charters. Barramundi of 63 and nearly 70 pounds have been landed on charter by a woman over 60 yrs old, and several retirees have also cracked the 60 pound mark, so age is certainly no barrier. Children, Women, Men and Grand Parents have caught fish over 100 cm long on Johnny's charters. Personalised guided charter fishing is designed to help individuals reach personal goals. The self satisfaction attached to luring and landing a barramundi is what sets this style of fishing alight.

The supplied barramundi fishing gear is very efficient, user friendly, finely tuned and especially easy to use. Casting accuracy is not an issue. On board luring and fishing techniques are finetuned by your guide, and extra tuition is offered to maximize your chances of stirring a strike from the lake's often responsive barra. Experience is a good teacher.