About Lake Moogerah
Lake Moogerah is a large artificial reservoir formed by Moogerah Dam on Reynolds Creek in the Scenic Rim region of Queensland, about 100 km southwest of Brisbane near Boonah. Completed in 1962, it supplies irrigation and town water and is a popular recreation destination. Set against the dramatic peaks of Moogerah Peaks National Park and the Main Range, it offers water sports, fishing, camping and picnic areas with scenic mountain views.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large open reservoir surrounded by steep volcanic peaks and rural farmland. The lake has designated recreation areas including boat ramps, shoreline picnic and barbecue areas, and camping grounds. The water is used for powered and non-powered boating, water skiing, jet skiing, kayaking and fishing. Shorelines offer views of Mount Greville, Mount Moon and Mount Edwards. Facilities are basic and focused on outdoor recreation in a natural bushland setting.
Key highlights
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Large reservoir set against Moogerah Peaks and Main Range scenery
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Water skiing, jet skiing and boating with designated boat ramps
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Freshwater fishing for bass, golden perch and silver perch
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Lakeside camping and picnic areas with barbecues
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Kayaking, canoeing and stand-up paddleboarding
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Birdwatching and scenic photography of volcanic peaks
History of Lake Moogerah
Moogerah Dam was constructed between 1961 and 1962 on Reynolds Creek to provide irrigation water for the Fassifern Valley and town water supply. The dam is a mass concrete gravity dam and created Lake Moogerah with a capacity of about 92,500 megalitres. It is managed by Seqwater as part of South East Queensland's water supply network.
Route
| By road | Approximately 100 km southwest of Brisbane via Cunningham Highway and Boonah-Moogerah Road to Moogerah. Access from Boonah is about 15 km west via Boonah-Moogerah Road. |
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