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The Burrum Heads Amateur Fishing Club Incorporated is a welcoming club. The permanent clubhouse is located adjacent to the Bowls Club on the Recreation grounds off Burrum Heads Road. The club holds weigh ins every 3 weeks for fish caught between Friday and 1pm Sunday. A free barbecue follows the weigh in. Member share information on whether they are bottom bashing, drifting, spinning or trolling, each has its own reward. This is also the home of the Burrum Heads Easter Fishing Classic Competition which has earned its reputation as a top event on the Fraser Coast. The Easter Fishing Classic is proudly hosted by our club members and 2027 will be its 36th year.

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Fishing opportunities at Burrum Heads are only limited by the desires of the angler. You can fish from the beach or pontoons, explore up the river systems or offshore. The Gregory, Isis, and Cherwell Rivers, all feed into the Burrum River catchment, and each offers a varied bounty of fishing experiences.  The Burrum River is famous for the diversity of both bottom feeding and pelagic fish which inhabit the river system. Bream, flathead, grunter, cod and mangrove jack are in the river all year round. Winter whiting are caught mostly near the main channel markers. There are seasonal catches of crabs and prawns.  

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Upstream from Burrum Heads, is a system of mangrove islands each surrounded by immense sand and mud flats, with an extensive system of gutters running through them. Yabbie banks are also prolific here. Herring and mullet are the preferred natural bait of the locals but luring is becoming popular. There are regular sightings of turtles and dolphins in the river and the bay.

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Fishing offshore gives the opportunity to target a wider number of species. Off Burrum Heads there are holes, reefs, gutters and a drop-off to deeper water at the Eight Mile and further out. Fishing offshore requires both more preparation and greater patience. Knowing the weather and all the requirements of Maritime Safety is vital. Safety is the number one consideration.

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The permanent clubhouse was erected in 2016. In 2017, the new boat ramp was opened. The ramp created a fantastic redevelopment of the carpark and areas adjacent to the Lions Park on Burrum Street. As a result, the size and number of boats launched at Burrum Heads has increased. The community is able to enjoy better access to the river for boats and park land.