Easter delivers a fishing frenzy | Warwick Community | Stories about People from Warwick

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THE patchy rainfall did not put off the eager Leslie Dam campers over the Easter long weekend with ample fish for a Good Friday feast.

Washpool Camping Reserve manager Peter Guy said fishing was excellent this year with several fishermen catching their bag limit of yellow bellies.

“The biggest Murray Cod caught was nearing up to 40 pounds with hundreds of campers enjoying themselves here,” Mr Guy said.

“We recorded rainfall of 11mm out here on Saturday.

“Hundreds of campers came to Warwick this Easter weekend from everywhere and far away as South Australia and Western Australia - a lot of people come here because it's an affordable holiday in hard times.”

Mr Guy said campers did everything they could to keep cosy in the wet weather.

“Campers kept warm by burning firewood in excess of 200 tonnes,” he said.

“I personally noticed over the years the average camp comprises of a lot of caravans and trailers.

“There was no outrageous behaviour this year - the new rock fence was a great idea and it stops hooligans from driving around the camp area.”

Mr Guy said kids had a great time with the hunt for Easter Eggs on Sunday.

“Some adults enjoyed it too,” he joked.

Marie and Vince Manthey from Caloundra said they enjoyed camping at Leslie Dam.

“We have been coming here every Easter for 10 years now but it has never rained before,” Mrs Manthey said.

“I enjoyed the rain - this is real camping.

“God willing we will still be coming to camp at Leslie Dam for the next 10 years.”