Lake Proserpine to host fishing championships
IF THE barramundi in Lake Proserpine knew that next Monday the country's premier barra fishing location would be hosting the Australian Fishing Championships they would be ducking for cover.
The AFC Series XIII is the pinnacle of tournament fishing in Australia, and the opening round of the championships at Proserpine will be televised across Australia.
Tourism Whitsundays CEO Craig Turner believes the event will help grow recreational fishing tourism in the Whitsundays.
"Fishing in the Whitsundays is a popular recreational experience for visitors, whether near the Great Barrier Reef, around the islands, or fishing for barramundi at Lake Proserpine,” he said.
Lindsay Dobe, a fishing tour operator and tackle specialist from Barra World, congratulated TW for attracting the event to Proserpine.
"Its great to see them getting involved and prompting Proserpine,” he said.
"It is the premier impoundment in Australia and Proserpine should be very proud that they have chosen the lake to host it."
FISHING CHAMPS
When: Beginning November 7
Where: Lake Proserpine
Meet and greet: Metropole Hotel, November 7 from 12-2pm
