Aquaculture Gladstone is a world-leading, multi-species fish hatchery at Lake Awoonga.
Welcome to Aquaculture Gladstone
Aquaculture Gladstone has one of the largest fish stocking programs in Queensland, producing up to five million Barramundi, Mangrove Jack and Sea Mullet fingerlings a year at peak production.

Behind the bio-secure door, the team uses cutting-edge Aquaculture facilities and techniques to grow healthy fingerlings for restocking into Lake Awoonga, and for commercial sale.

Front of house, the Aquaculture Gladstone Interpretive Display is a showcase of best practice aquaculture, with a live fish exhibit and educational displays. Our team, supported by dedicated volunteers, provides educational and engaging tours to school and community groups.

The display is also open to the public from 9am to 3pm Monday to Saturday. Come see us at 11am and you’ll be able to watch feeding time for our big Barramundi on display, including the very rare Golden Barramundi and White Barramundi.

See you soon!
GAWB Community Perception Survey

GAWB are undertaking a Community Perception Survey so we can better understand how the community and our stakeholders perceive us, the services we provide and the way we engage with the community. We run this activity every three years and the insights we gain through this survey will inform our future activities in the community.

The confidential online survey should take about ten minutes to complete and your input is greatly appreciated.

For more information about our recreational areas, the community events we support, or our community investment program, please visit our website – www.gawb.qld.gov.au
TAKE OUR SURVEY
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    million fingerlings per year

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    1.475 million barramundi per year released into Lake Awoonga

TESTIMONIALS
What our visitors have to say

  • We went to Aquaculture Gladstone with a group of seniors and a small group and kids and we were all amazed at how much there is to see. We were even more so impressed that there was something for all ages from very young to older.

    Sally
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    Local

  • We entered this Barramundi and other species fish Hatchery at Gladstone very close to the beautiful Dam we were stoked and amazed this place as 2 workers were feeding the huge fish we were there looking at the huge fish tanks filled with all the big Barramundi this is worth looking at the workers were very helpful answered lots of questions for us.

    Lucy
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    Local Guide

  • My family visited the Hatchery and were blown away at the center and the entrance, WOW what an experience. We thoroughly enjoyed our time and will be back with other family that visits.

    Sarah
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    Local

  • This operation is amazing and gives you a complete insight into the life of a Barra 🙌🏻

    Jason
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News Stories
Come and spot our rare Golden and White barramundi!
Aquaculture Gladstone is open to the general public Mondays to Saturdays, between 9am and 3pm. 
Join us for a fish feeding demonstration at 11am each day that we’re open.
Come and spot our rare Golden and White barramundi!
Aquaculture Gladstone is open to the general public Mondays to Saturdays, between 9am and 3pm. 
Join us for a fish feeding demonstration at 11am each day that we’re open.
Come and spot our rare Golden and White barramundi!
Aquaculture Gladstone is open to the general public Mondays to Saturdays, between 9am and 3pm. 
Join us for a fish feeding demonstration at 11am each day that we’re open.