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Danbulla is bounded on the west by Lake Tinaroo. Most of the locality is a protected area except for a small part of the southeast of the locality. The protected areas include Danbulla National Park, Danbulla State Forest, Danbulla South Forest Reserve, Gadgarra National Park, and Gadgarra Forest Reserve. Source: www.wikiwand.com/en/Danbulla,_Queensland

Stretching from Tinaroo Range to Lamb Range on the Atherton Tableland, Danbulla State Forest surrounds picturesque Lake Tinaroo on the Barron River. This beautiful forest contains tropical rainforest and open forest remnants, softwood plantation forests, a crater lake, and historic sites. The forest is home to a wonderful variety of animals including the northern bettong, green-eyed treefrog, Lumholtz tree-kangaroo, Herbert River ringtail possum, red goshawk, and many rare plants. Danbulla contains the magnificent Cathedral Fig, a strangler fig reputed to be the best place for a dawn bird chorus on the tableland. Danbulla State Forest is part of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. The forest is managed for a variety of sustainable uses for the benefit of the community. Source: austhrutime.com/danbulla_state_forest.htm

The Barron River is a medium-sized estuary system and is home to the beautiful Barrons Falls which is located approximately 18km upstream. The Barron River provides only a short tidal system, the saltwater turns into freshwater very quickly which isn’t an ideal system for holding large fish, some people have joked the Barron River got its name from being the “Barron” of life. Combined with its close proximity to Cairns and the Northern Beaches suburbs the river is under a lot of fishing pressure and boat traffic. However good fish can be caught here with the right tactics, knowledge, and local knowledge. Towards the mouth of the river is rock walls located on the outside bank of each bend, these rock walls are best fished at low tide with deep diving rattle lures preferably trolled. Classic barra lures are best here and should dive deep enough to almost hit the bottom. Where to go fishing near Barron River? Barron River Mouth Good spot to set out live mullet for passing Barramundi. Further to the west along the river is a patch of rocks, fish the rocks on low tide with deep diving lures for the chance at a Barramundi. Barron River Mouth Best in the early hours of the winter months, Trevally, large Queenfish, Whiting, Flathead, and Bream will Barron River Bends Bends near Ivo’s Creek hold baitfish. Barron River Upstream Barramundi and Jungle Perch can be found in the upper reaches of the Barron River, especially after a big downpour in the wet season. Source: www.fishingspots.com.au/s/barron-river-fishing/