Lake Belmore Recreation Area
Lake Belmore Recreation Area, located less than 4km from Croydon town, is an iconic destination in Gulf Savannah. Constructed in 1995, this earth wall dam serves as Croydon's primary water supply providing fresh water. It is home to thriving populations of Red Claw, Barramundi, Sooty Grunter and Black Bream, ensuring fantastic, seasonally unrestricted fishing experiences. Every year, the lake is restocked with Barramundi and Sooty Grunter fingerlings. In addition to this, the Croydon Fishing and Boating Club hosts an annual Barramundi and Bream fishing competition.
About this campsite
Situated less than 4 km from town on a fully sealed bitumen road, the earth wall dam was constructed in 1995 as the town's primary water supply. Prior to 1996, Croydon mainly obtained its water from a number of bores from mining pits, such as the Golden Butterfly, which with time were becoming dry. The lake is stocked with Red Claw, Barramundi and Sooty Grunter with Black Bream occurring naturally. Barramundi and Sooty Grunter fingerlings are purchased and released into the lake every year to ensure that the seasonally unrestricted fishing is always fantastic. Size limits apply – Barramundi 60cm and Sooty Grunter 28cm. The Croydon Fishing and Boating Club holds an annual Barra & Bream Fishing Competition.