How full is North Pine Dam?
RAINFALL as at Wednesday, 24 November 2021
| Dam | Current drinking water volume (ML) | % full |
|---|---|---|
| Cooloolabin | 4, 617 ML | 56.4% |
| Ewen Maddock | 15, 150 ML | 91.3% |
| Hinze | 284, 076 ML | 91.4% |
| Lake Macdonald (Six Mile Creek) | 6, 822 ML | 85.1% |
Where can I fish in North Pine Dam?
North Pine Dam is located north of Brisbane near Joyner. Fishing from the shore is restricted to Bullocky Rest (Forgan Road, Joyner), McGavin View (Vores Road, Whiteside), Forgan Park (Forgan Road, Joyner), Forgan Cove (Forgan Road, Joyner) and Kobble Creek (Mt Samson Road, Kobble Creek) recreation areas.
Can you kayak in North Pine Dam?
WATERCRAFT. The choice is yours, small boats maximum 5 metres in length. (Tinnies, Kayaks and Canoes) powered exclusively by means of electric motors or through the use of oars or other manual means on the North Pine River arm of Lake Samsonvale (the Lake Access Area) for the purpose of recreational fishing.
When was North Pine Dam built?
August 12, 1976
North Pine Dam/Opened
Can you swim North Pine Dam?
Swimming is not permitted at Lake Samsonvale (North Pine Dam) as it is the drinking water supply to the local area, but you can engage in watersports on certain days if you hold the appropriate permit.
Do you need a permit to fish at Bullocky rest?
Fishing is permitted at Bullocky Rest, with Lake Samsonvale being stocked with a number of native fish since 1991 including; Australian Bass, Yellow Belly, Mary River Cod, Snub Nose Gar and Saratoga. However, you do require a fishing permit and these can be obtained from the Pine Rivers Fish Management Association.
Can you fish at Lake Samsonvale?
Fishing at Lake Samsonvale You’ll find spangled perch, snub-nosed garfish, golden perch, silver perch, eastern freshwater cod, saratoga, red claw crayfish and Australian bass. Like boating, shore fishing is strictly by permit only.
Can you swim at Bullocky rest?
Sadly, swimming is not permitted at Bullocky Rest and those looking to use paddle craft on Lake Samsonvale can only be launched from Forgan Cove.
Can you kayak at Bullocky rest?
Water Sports at Bullocky Rest Public access paddle craft is allowed seven days a week in the designated zone 2.
Do you need a permit to fish at Bullocky Rest?
Can you swim at North Pine Dam?
Where is the North Pine Dam in Queensland?
The dam is well known for its big Australian bass. North Pine Dam is located north of Brisbane near Joyner.
What kind of fish live in North Pine Dam?
North Pine Dam (Lake Samsonvale) is stocked by the Pine Rivers Fish Management Association Inc. The dam is stocked with Australian bass, golden perch, Mary River cod, saratoga and silver perch.
How old do you have to be to fish North Pine Dam?
A 2 to 4kg spin or bait caster rod is ok for the light work or a 3 to 5kg spin or bait caster is suitable for the heavier work. As of the second of April 2009 the above permit is required to fish North Pine Dam for people over the age of 18years.
Is the North Pine Dam part of the water grid?
North Pine is part of the SEQ Water Grid. It stores drinking water for the people of north Brisbane and Moreton Bay. It is a gated dam. North Pine’s five steel gates allow us to make controlled water releases during times of heavy rain. North Pine does not have an additional floodwater storage above its full supply level.