Peter Faust Dam

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Lake Proserpine
Location 22km West of Proserpine, Queensland
Coordinates 20.3673° S 148.378° ECoordinates: 20.3673° S 148.378° E
Lake type reservoir
Basin countries Australia
Surface area 4325ha
Max. depth 39.6m
Water volume 491,400 ML [1]
Surface elevation 85.6m
References [1]

Lake Proserpine, which is also known as Peter Faust Dam is situated 26 kilometres inland from Proserpine, in Central Queensland. Proserpine is also just a short drive from Airlie Beach and Shute Harbour the gateway to the famous Whitsunday Islands and The Great Barrier Reef.

[edit] Fishing

A Stocked Impoundment Permit is required to fish in the dam[2].

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Sunwater Current Water Storage Information
  2. ^ Fishing in Queensland dams? You may need a permit.