Ewen Maddock Dam Fishing in Sunshine Coast, Queensland

• Overview

  Ewen Maddock Dam belongs to Sunshine Coast, Queensland. Tidal water begins 15 km from here. Surface area runs to roughly 3.14 sq km, so plan for one area rather than the whole. Some 11 km of bank gives room to move when the wind turns. Glenview lies 2.5 km from the water. Landsborough follows at 4.7 km, then Meridan Plains at 6.6 km. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Ewen Maddock Dam

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover Australian longfinned eel, Australian bass and shortfin eel. Records show what people reported, not what is stocked. On Ewen Maddock Dam the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between July at about 14°C and January at about 24°C, the water has a wide range to work through. Fish feed through every month here. Spring runs September to November and autumn March to May, and both fish well. October and November fish well as the water warms. Plan any trip to Ewen Maddock Dam around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Records list it as a dammed water rather than a natural one, which shows in the shape of the basin. Parking sits 900 m out, which makes for a walk with tackle. You can camp 1.3 km off, which suits an early start. A toilet block sits 900 m away. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. If the gate is shut, Spot 7 at 12 km is the nearest alternative. Check the position at Ewen Maddock Dam before loading the car.