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Holiday barra fishing at Bli Bli
Summer school holidays are upon us once again, bringing opportunities to get the kids (or grandkids) into the great outdoors for some healthy pursuits.
A spot of fishing certainly falls into that category and during holiday season, the desire of young ones is often to catch something a little special.
In today’s economic climate, many parents are either time poor –working to pay off that mortgage – or resource poor… often both.
That puts extended trips to distant locations out of reach for quite a few, however in good news, there is a solution close to home.
On the Sunshine Coast, tucked in beside the Maroochy River and David Low Way is Bli Bli Barra Fishing Park.
As the name suggests, this complex is a barramundi fishery, and what kid wouldn’t enjoy catching a barra during their holidays?
The barra fishing park has been operating for 23 years, so you can imagine how large some of the barramundi have grown during that time.
On site, there are three separate lakes to fish – Barra Creek, the Middle Lake and the ‘Big Boy Pond’.
Apparently, the latter pond is where the largest fish live, though there are some absolute crackers in all three lakes.
These lakes are manmade and well stocked with barramundi, as well as populations of mangrove jack, estuary cod, bream and such.
Mechanical aerators are used to maintain dissolved oxygen levels, which helps keep the fish healthy and active.
To maintain growth rates, the fish are fed aquaculture pellets daily and their condition reflects that high protein diet.
Rod hire is included in your entry fee, however you are welcome to bring your own suitable gear – remembering that there are big barra in the ponds.
Pallets are naturally the best bait to use at the park and can be purchased from the shop on site.
Lure anglers are welcome too, though all hooks on lure must be barbless.
Usually there are no definites with fishing, but here you’re guaranteed there’s a substantial population of fish where you’re angling.
Fishing at the park is 100 percent catch and release, so anglers need to treat the fish accordingly – keeping them wet and out of the water for the absolute minimum amount of time possible.
During summer, the park is open seven days a week from 10am to 5pm, with days divided into two sessions of 2.5-3 hours, one morning and one afternoon.
Bookings are essential for any sessions and participant numbers are limited for the enjoyment of all patrons.
Contact the park for bookings and details on 07 5448 7555.
