Brisbane Fishing
Whether your passion is beach fishing, game fishing, crabbing or freshwater fishing, there is an ideal spot for it in the Brisbane area. Anglers have so many top fishing locations to choose from, such as the coastal areas of Moreton Bay, the Brisbane River, and a number of well stocked dams.
Local laws govern the number and size of fish that anglers can take, in order to protect this natural resource for the future. To check the current restrictions log on to the Queensland Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries website:
Queensland Department of Primary Industries
Early risers can tune into a fishing talkback show on local radio station 4BC (1116 AM) from 5.00am to 6.00am on weekends. For current conditions on Moreton Bay, local surfing conditions, and tips on where the fish are biting, check out the Brownies Coastwatch website:
Coastwatch
The Brisbane City Council has a website that lists pontoons, canoe ramps and boat ramps around the city:
Brisbane City Council
Moreton Bay is home to a massive variety of fish including tailor, flathead and whiting, and is visited by migrating species such as tuna and mackerel. The large channels running between the mainland and the Moreton Bay Islands are reasonably deep and offer great fishing opportunities from boats or the beach.
Nearer the reefs you are more likely to encounter other species such as parrotfish, cobia, snapper, squire, sweetlip, cod and jewfish.
Please Note: Even though the bay is a reasonably sheltered area, the winds can change direction quickly, turning conditions nasty. Make sure that you check the weather forecast before you head out.
Incredible Charters, Scarborough
Ph: +61 (0) 7 3203 8188
Reel Easy Charters, Scarborough
Ph: +61 (0)7 3880 3312
Totally Offshore Fishing Australia, Redcliffe
Ph: +61 (0)7 3880 2563
Frenzy Charters Offshore Fishing, Logan Central
Ph: + 61 (0)7 3209 4576
Mark Masons Fishing Charters, Victoria Point
Ph: +61 (0)7 3207 9998
Sea View Charters, Ormiston
+61 (0)7 3286 9549
Tom Cat Charters, Cleveland
Ph: +61 (0)7 3820 8794
Top Kat Charters, Cleveland
Ph: +61 (0)7 3821 3821
Witchdoctor Fishing Trips, Rochedale South
Ph: +61 (0)7 3341 3099
Considered the jewel of the crown in south east Queensland, Somerset is a popular spot stocked with bass, yellowbelly, perch, and the endangered Mary River Cod and protected lungfish. The lake is also home to growing numbers of redclaw crayfish.
Lake Somerset is open to all size boats and motors.
| Where: | Access via Wivenhoe-Somerset Dam Road. |
Boating is restricted to electric motors, paddle and sail only.
| Where: | Access via Wivenhoe-Somerset Dam Road. |
Fast becoming one of Queensland's most popular water sports destinations, Lake Maroon is located just one hour from Brisbane, in the heart of the Scenic Rim.
Lake Maroon is the ideal location for sailing, water skiing, parasailing and paddle boating.
Lake Maroon's fishing is also proving popular, with its stocks of golden and silver perch, and the Australian bass challenging freshwater fly fishermen.
Anglers will be required to obtain a Stocked Impoundment Permit (SIP) to fish Lake Maroon.
| Where: | Access via Boonah-Rathdowney Road, Boonah. |
Popular all year round, Lake Moogerah boasts bass, yellowbelly, perch, and the occasional endangered Mary River Cod. More recently, anglers have reported catches of goldfish and carp. These fish must be destroyed and disposed of, with no part being returned to the dam.
There are no boating restrictions on Moogerah, and the lake is popular with skiers.
Please note: A Stocked Impoundment Permit (SIP) is required to fish at any of south east Queensland's dams.
| Where: | Access via Lake Moogerah Road, Boonah. |
