Lake Lenthall
Lake Lenthall Recreation Park is a haven for those wanting a peaceful fishing
or picnicking experience.
Nestled in the Wongi State Forest and accessible via a gravel road It is officially stocked with Australian bass, barramundi, golden perch (yellowbelly) and silver perch. A fishing permit is needed.
The lake is also the primary source of water supply to Hervey Bay and covers an area of approximately 400 hectares, with a shoreline of about 53 kilometres. At full storage level it has a capacity of 17,800 mega-litres. The dam wall is 350 metres long.
Public access is now available from 6am-4pm daily.
Lake Lenthall is reached by turning off the Bruce Highway about halfway between Torbanlea and Maryborough.