Recreational fishing
© Queensland Government
Fishing rules at your fingertips – download the free Qld Fishing 2.0 app via the App Store or Google Play.
For a printed copy of the Queensland recreational fishing guide, contact your local Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol office or call 13 25 23. For a box of fishing guides, order online.
Spanish mackerel
Get information on the east coast Spanish mackerel seasonal closures.
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Recreational fishing rules
Check the rules before fishing in Queensland.
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Fishing in stocked impoundments
Buy a SIPS permit to fish in stocked dams and weirs.
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Fish aggregating devices
Devices anchored offshore to attract fish – where they are and how to use them safely.
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Cressbrook Dam fish attractors
Fish attracting structures improve fish habitat and recreational fishing.
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Small community fishing grants
Supports small projects that enhance recreational and traditional fishing experiences in Queensland.
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Large community fishing grants
Supports large projects that enhance recreational and traditional fishing experiences in Queensland.
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Fishing infrastructure grants
Supports recreational fishing, boating and camping infrastructure projects.
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Women in recreational fishing network
Encouraging women to participate in recreational fishing.
