It may come as a surprise to some that Isisford lays claim to a 98 million year old crocodile. Crikey! It’s official name is Isisforia duncani and you can see a replica of this beauty at The Outer Barcoo Interpretation Centre. At this point we should stress that there are NO crocodiles in the Barcoo River, but there is excellent fishing. Anywhere downstream from the Weir is said to be ideal. One of the most popular spots is the Oma Waterhole just 16 km along the Isisford-Yaraka River Road. Every July Oma Waterhole is the scene of a fishing frenzy with keen anglers travelling from far and wide for the chance to take out the top prize by reeling in ‘the big one’. The fish that is longest in length is the winner of the Isisford Fishing Competition. If you enjoy camping, Oma Waterhole has good facilities and is a great option when exploring the area around Isisford. This tranquil area on the river is great for fishing, water activities with boat ramp access. From Oma Waterhole, you can follow the Emmet-Yaraka road for 103km through to Yaraka (mostly sealed) or you can get the red dust under your tyres with an 87km adventure drive via the Isisford-Yaraka River Road. If you’re a keen photographer, we recommend taking the Emmet-Yaraka to capture stunning views of the Yang Yang Ranges and Mt Slowcombe as your arrive into town.