Fishing in Burrum Coast National Park

Burrum Coast National Park runs along a stretch of Queensland's Fraser Coast, roughly between Bundaberg and Hervey Bay. It's coastal country — tidal rivers, creeks, and estuaries pushing through low-lying terrain before meeting the sea.

The fishing here is estuary and inshore work, shaped by tides and the movement of fish between saltwater and the brackish reaches upstream. The Burrum River and the Gregory River are the anchors.

Walkers Point day-use area sits at the confluence of both, and it's the most accessible spot in the park for bank fishing or launching a small boat. Boating, canoeing, and fishing are all common on the Burrum River.

The river mouths tend to be the most productive zones, where tidal movement concentrates fish. Theodolite Creek has its own day-use area and is another named fishing location within the park.

Beelbi Creek, Coonarr Creek, and the other smaller systems — Lagoon, Horseshoe, and Marsh creeks — thread through the park's coastal margins and are worth exploring by canoe or on foot when tides are right.

Camping is available inside the park, and camping permits are required — check with Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service for current permit requirements and fees before you go.

Standard Queensland fishing rules apply, and the park itself is the right place to confirm any conditions specific to these waters. This is patient fishing in quiet country. The park doesn't draw crowds, and the water reflects that.