Lake Gregory (Queensland) Explained

Lake Gregory
Isis Balancing Storage
Pushpin Map:Queensland
Location:24km (15miles) North of Childers, Queensland
Coords:-25.0326°N 152.235°W
Type:reservoir
Catchment:12.8km2
Basin Countries:Australia
Area:1.67km2
Depth:3.1m (10.2feet)
Volume:6160ML

Lake Gregory, also known as the Isis Balancing Storage or simply as The Duckpond[1] is a small impoundment between Bundaberg and Childers in Queensland, Australia completed in 1986. It is 1.67 square kilometres in area with an average depth of 3.1 m and holds 6160 ML. at full supply level

Fishing

Since 1991, lake has been stocked with 80,000 bass and 25,000 Silver Perch. Garfish and eel-tailed catfish occur naturally.[2] Lake Gregory is the closest freshwater storage lake to Bundaberg and is surrounded by the Elliott State Forest.[3] A Stocked Impoundment Permit is required to fish in the dam.[4]

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://sweetwaterfishing.com.au/lakegregory.htm Lake Gregory. Isis Balancing Storage. Bundaberg / Childers. Sweetwater Fishing Australia
  2. http://www.fishnet.com.au/default.aspx?id=234&articleId=252 Fishnet | Library
  3. http://www.bundabergregion.info/special-interest-activities/fishing.cfm#Freshwater Bundaberg – Fishing
  4. http://www2.dpi.qld.gov.au/fishweb/1339.html Fishing in Queensland dams? You may need a permit.