Moondora Lagoon Fishing in Fraser Coast, Queensland

• Overview

  Moondora Lagoon is set in Fraser Coast, Queensland. The surroundings are scrub and brush. For a base, Urangan sits 59 km out. Further out sit Torquay (60 km) and Scarness (61 km). Near neighbours include: Lake Wanhar out at 1.8 km, Manoolcoong Lakes some 7.9 km off, Lake Geeoong out at 31 km, Bowarrady Lake some 32 km off and Coomboo Lakes out at 42 km. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Moondora Lagoon

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Being tidal, the water moves twice a day, and the fishing moves with it. Salt and fresh mix here, and the mixing line is worth finding. Reed and marsh margins hold fish through the moving hours. Biodiversity records within roughly six miles include yellowtail flathead, bar-tail flathead, bluespotted trevally and silvermouth trevally. It reflects what has been logged, which depends on who was looking. On Moondora Lagoon that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 26°C at the top of summer and 17°C at the bottom of winter. Heat, not cold, shapes the year here. Spring, September into November, and autumn, March into May, are the strong stretches. April and May steady things again after the summer heat. It holds true on Moondora Lagoon more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. Barramundi and estuary fish want hard-bodied lures and soft plastics worked around snags and drains. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. The nearest alternative is Lake Wanhar, 1.8 km out. Ask locally about Moondora Lagoon if anything is unclear.