Sweetwater Fishing Forums

General Category => Fishing Reports => Topic started by: sports on July 14, 2013, 10:10:19 PM

Title: Maroon Dam Fishing Well
Post by: sports on July 14, 2013, 10:10:19 PM
The bass have been on in good numbers at Maroon Dam.  They are definitely getting bigger in there.  The Bluefin Lake Maroon Fishing Classic should produce interesting results later in the year.
Title: Maroon Dam Fishing Well
Post by: beetleyak on July 15, 2013, 07:52:28 AM
Are they eager to take lures, or are they getting them mostly on shrimp? If lures, what depth and techniques are working? I'm thinking of heading out there next weekend and a little bit of knowledge beforehand would be much appreciated.
Cheers
Title: Re: Maroon Dam Fishing Well
Post by: Paulie on July 16, 2013, 04:05:13 PM
Spinner baits off the points , or chicken breast around the timbers
Title: Re: Maroon Dam Fishing Well
Post by: elops on July 16, 2013, 04:15:55 PM
Hi sports, does this comp support the stocking group or some charity or local community group ? had a look at your website and could not see any info.
Title: Re: Maroon Dam Fishing Well
Post by: beetleyak on July 16, 2013, 07:50:15 PM
Is there anywhere up towards the timbered part of the dam that one can launch a kayak from? By that I mean a "day use" area that doesn't require you to be staying at Camp Lake Fire or such. I've only launched from the area to the left of the public boat ramp at the opposite end of the dam. It would be nice if I can launch up the other end to escape the ski lice easily, and be in the timber quickly.
Title: Re: Maroon Dam Fishing Well
Post by: Muzfox on July 16, 2013, 09:00:00 PM
$5 at either of the camp grounds usually gets me day access,only downside is you can't launch early (someone has to be awake to be paid). To avoid that, I usually ring day before and organise something.. But lately just been launching at the ramp, never had much luck in the timber there.
Title: Re: Maroon Dam Fishing Well
Post by: sports on July 17, 2013, 07:58:19 AM
Hi Elops, it is a privately run comp, and I think that is why industry is right behind it.  There were more prizes added to the list yesterday.
Title: Re: Maroon Dam Fishing Well
Post by: Sweetwater on July 17, 2013, 09:24:15 AM
Hi Elops, it is a privately run comp, and I think that is why industry is right behind it.  There were more prizes added to the list yesterday.

I think he was asking; are the local fish restocking group going to be given funds from the proceeds of the comp to put more fish into the lake or is it a private comp just to fill your campgrounds for a weekend (you are the beneficiary)?

 :thumbsup
Title: Re: Maroon Dam Fishing Well
Post by: sports on July 17, 2013, 11:21:56 AM
No, there are no charities linked to this comp.  A local Boonah charity was offered the catering but they weren't interested in the job.  In hindsight, probably a good thing.  A professional catering group has now been booked, so it should help the overall success of the event.  Everyone who fishes the comp will require a SIPS permit, so funds will go back into the stocking of the dam.  The comp is catch & release.  SIPs figures for this past financial year aren't out yet, but I noticed they went from $9802 to $15743 for the last financial year...it will be interesting to see what the 2012/13 figure is.  So having a place like Camp Lake Fire creating a fishing friendly environment is a good thing for the Scenic Rim and for everyone who wants to fish Maroon Dam. 
Title: Re: Maroon Dam Fishing Well
Post by: elops on July 17, 2013, 05:29:10 PM
SIPS allocations have been out for some time. Maroon received $8268
Interested to know how much SEQ Water charged for you for the permit to run this event. Though being a commercial operator can understand if you are unwilling to disclose this.
Title: Re: Maroon Dam Fishing Well
Post by: Crackers on July 17, 2013, 07:50:33 PM
We heard the same when ABT kicked off....."catch & release = no impact"... , they soon realised it was quite unpopular with restocking groups and so began making a donation for each competitor to the local fish stocking group. My advice is you should do at least the same.
Title: Re: Maroon Dam Fishing Well
Post by: aussiebasser on July 17, 2013, 08:48:00 PM
So having a place like Camp Lake Fire creating a fishing friendly environment is a good thing for the Scenic Rim and for everyone who wants to fish Maroon Dam. 
That's a bit of a stretch isn't it?  Without the local stocking group you'd have nothing.
Title: Re: Maroon Dam Fishing Well
Post by: sports on July 18, 2013, 07:22:44 AM
The stocking is certainly an interesting topic. Personally, I wouldn't mind if I caught a small bass every now and then.
Title: Re: Maroon Dam Fishing Well
Post by: sports on July 18, 2013, 07:28:10 AM
SIPS allocations have been out for some time. Maroon received $8268
Interested to know how much SEQ Water charged for you for the permit to run this event. Though being a commercial operator can understand if you are unwilling to disclose this.

For those interested in commercial permits through SEQWater, that information is not hard to acquire.  In initial discussions with SEQWater about the comp, they were very keen to support it because it has been years since anyone has done anything there.  I think it's a good opportunity to promote the Scenic Rim.
Title: Re: Maroon Dam Fishing Well
Post by: aussiebasser on July 18, 2013, 07:42:39 AM
Nice side stepping of the questions, but they still remains.  Will the competition organisers be making a donation to the Volunteer Stocking Group who are the people who make this fishery what it is?
Did SEQWater charge you a fee for running this Competition?  (They charge ABT $500 per competition on Somerset)

Simple Yes or No answers will be fine.
Title: Re: Maroon Dam Fishing Well
Post by: sports on July 18, 2013, 11:45:58 AM
Nice side stepping of the questions, but they still remains.  Will the competition organisers be making a donation to the Volunteer Stocking Group who are the people who make this fishery what it is?
Did SEQWater charge you a fee for running this Competition?  (They charge ABT $500 per competition on Somerset)

Simple Yes or No answers will be fine.

It is not a charity event, we operate a business.  Yes, SEQWater have charged for the event.  No charity or stocking group has approached us.  The Bluefin Lake Maroon Fishing Classic is scheduled for 15-17 November.  So far we have received nothing but support for showing some initiative in putting it all together, but we don't know how many participants we'll even have.  It's up to each individual to decide if they would like to attend.  If it's against somebody's principles, well, I guess they won't attend.  I think it's well priced at $24 senior & $12 junior.  We are trying to put together a weekend that will be enjoyable and educational for everyone.
Title: Re: Maroon Dam Fishing Well
Post by: will7 on July 18, 2013, 07:37:22 PM
It is not a charity event, we operate a business.  Yes, SEQWater have charged for the event.  No charity or stocking group has approached us.  The Bluefin Lake Maroon Fishing Classic is scheduled for 15-17 November.  So far we have received nothing but support for showing some initiative in putting it all together, but we don't know how many participants we'll even have.  It's up to each individual to decide if they would like to attend.  If it's against somebody's principles, well, I guess they won't attend.  I think it's well priced at $24 senior & $12 junior.  We are trying to put together a weekend that will be enjoyable and educational for everyone.
This weekend proposed falls on the same weekend of the ABT Kayak Bass final, so that take a few of the kayakers away if they make the finals.

Ray
Title: Re: Maroon Dam Fishing Well
Post by: sports on July 19, 2013, 06:53:19 AM
This weekend proposed falls on the same weekend of the ABT Kayak Bass final, so that take a few of the kayakers away if they make the finals.

Ray

Thanks for letting me know Ray.  That's a shame.  From memory, I think the calendars published when our date was set had the kayak final TBA, but I could be wrong...it's unfortunate we'll miss those top anglers.
Title: Re: Maroon Dam Fishing Well
Post by: takrat on July 21, 2013, 02:59:37 PM
If someone wants to run a catch and release fishing comp in a publicly funded dam, and all the permits and sip payments are made, and it brings money into the area, what's the problem? I agree the stocking group do a great job, but as it's a catch and release event and the dam is a put and take fishery anyhow, where is the problem? Are we now getting down on people who want to run a business legally. Maybe because I don't fish the Queensland dams much if at all, I don't understand all the little political intrigues that get involved. Maybe I just see things in black and white. I don't fish comps either, so there's another factor. As long as they keep fishing comps out of wild waters I won't lose any sleep. Nothing wrong with private enterprise, as long as the law is followed.
John