Lake Borumba

Boat Ramps: 1
Access Points: 0
Species: 5

Lake Borumba, formed by Borumba Dam, is a scenic impoundment nestled among national park and state forest in Queensland, Australia. A popular destination for both recreational anglers and water sports enthusiasts, the lake draws visitors year-round to its tranquil surroundings. The Borumba Dam Day Use Area serves as a central hub for activity, offering barbecue and picnic facilities alongside boat ramp access. The lake's setting within protected natural lands contributes to an abundance of wildlife, making it as rewarding for nature lovers as it is for dedicated anglers.

Queensland licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Lake Borumba and what's needed to catch them.

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Australian Longfin Eel

Anguilla reinhardtii

Australian Smelt

Retropinna semoni

Flathead Grey Mullet

Mugil cephalus

Freshwater Catfish

Tandanus tandanus

Golden Perch

Macquaria ambigua

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Lake Borumba. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

Borumba Dam, Imbil

Boat Ramp

Know where you can legally fish on Lake Borumba

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Queensland licenses and regulations

Queensland Boating Regulations

Official Queensland Government boating and marine hub (Maritime Safety Queensland), covering recreational marine and PWC licences, boat registration, safety equipment, speed limits, and the general safety obligation.

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Queensland Fishing License

Queensland has no general recreational fishing licence - most saltwater and freshwater fishing needs no licence. The exception is line fishing in stocked dams/weirs: anyone 18 or over needs a Stocked Impoundment Permit, which this official Fisheries Queensland page explains.

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Queensland Fishing Regulations

Official Queensland Government recreational fishing rules hub, covering size and possession limits (tidal and fresh waters), closed seasons and waters, regulated and no-take species, and permitted gear.

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Queensland Stream Access Laws

Queensland has no single dedicated stream-access page; this is the closest official page for anglers, listing which state-owned dams and weirs allow public recreational access for fishing, camping and boating, with per-site restrictions.

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Take Lake Borumba with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

Use the map without signal
Download the map around Lake Borumba to use it offline when coverage drops.
Log your catches here
Keep a private fishing journal for Lake Borumba to find where and when fish are biting for you.
HD depth charts from Garmin
Find drop offs, ledges, channels, points and shallow flats with Garmin depth charts in the app.