Theresa Creek Dam ( Lake Theresa ) - Clermont. Qld
Theresa
Creek Dam is located 22 km south west of Clermont in central
Queensland.
While currently this location is hardly mentioned as a
fishing destination, it has a big fishing future. Being
located well inland, Theresa Creek will be less affected
by coastal south-easterly winds which can often put barra
in coastal lakes "off the bite".
History
It was was constructed in 1983 by the Blair Athol Coal
Project to supply water for the town of Clermont.
The lake has a surface area of around 300 hectares.
Fishing
Fish present: Barramundi, Golden Perch, Eel-Tailed Catfish,
Sleepy Cod, Silver Perch and Bony Bream.
No
fishing is permitted 200 meters above & 400 meters
below the Theresa Creek Dam wall.
Theresa
Creek Dam & Hoods Lagoon are stocked by the Clermont
Fish Stocking Group.
Boating There are no boating restrictions on Lake Theresa.
A concrete boat ramp is provided.
Camping
Bush camping is allowed at Lake Theresa, however a permit
is required. Cost is $5 / night / site. Permits are available
at Belyando
Shire Council office at Clermont between 8.45 a.m.
and 5.00 p.m. weekdays. For further enquiries telephone
(07) 4983 1133. No powered sites are provided.
Coin
operated BBQs, picnic area and toilets hot showers are
provided, however the water is not for human drinking.
There is no drinking water on site, so take your own.
Hotel
/ Motel accomodation provided in Clermont or Emerald.
Go to the Accommodation
page for details.
