Wildlife

The National Park is just as rich in wildlife as it is in its birdlife. With plenty of protective shelter, abundant fresh food and water, many insects, animals, reptiles and amphibians are supported and flourish. Animals like platypus, kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, possums, the endangered bandicoot, quoll, echidna, gliders, bats, green tree frogs, and so many more are at home in the region. There are also many types of butterflies in the area. The diversity and uniqueness of this place is not to be missed, spare a day or two from fishing to explore.

Birdwatching

Unique and protected, Lake Awoonga Caravan Park is flanked by national park. The National Park is home to many varieties of birds, over 200 species live here, some of them vulnerable species. Don’t be surprised if you see eagles, hawks, waterfowl, finches, classic Australian kookaburras, galahs, and emus, honey eaters, quails, owls, even brolgas. This is a place any birdwatcher will remember as special.

Fishing

One of the most popular things to do on the lake is fishing. Being part of the popular Bass to Barra Trail, the Gladstone Area Water Board make sure the lake is stocked with barramundi, bream, perch, mangrove jack, mullet, garfish, cod and red claw crayfish. The barramundi often grow to be over 1 meter long. 20kg are often caught and there has been the occasional 40kg catch reported. There is no off-season for Barramundi here.

Resident fishing legend Rod Harrison is available to take park visitors out on the lake to the secret local spots and show you the tricks to catching that big barra you’ll go home and tell your friends about, with photos to prove it. Book a session with ‘Harro’ at the caravan park reception. No permit is required for fishing at Lake Awoonga.

To read Harro’s monthly fishing reports click here.
To read more about fishing on this lake visit http://www.fishawoonga.com.au/