Cape Kimberly Beach
- Saltwater
- Beach
Cape Kimberly Beach
- Saltwater
- Beach
- Sq. miles
- 0.4
- Boat Ramps
- 0
- Access Points
- 0
- Species
- 3
Cape Kimberly Beach is a coastal fishing destination within the Daintree region of Douglas Shire, Australia. It is situated near the Daintree River and is part of a broader network of natural attractions, including the Daintree Yalanji Walking Track. The beach offers anglers a remote, scenic environment for shore-based fishing, characterized by its proximity to significant ecological areas and its role as a point of interest for visitors exploring the region.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at Cape Kimberly Beach and what's needed to catch them.
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Barramundi
Lates calcarifer
Mangrove Jack
Lutjanus argentimaculatus
Queenfish
Scomberoides commersonnianus
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Cape Kimberly Beach. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.
The most productive areas are likely where underwater structures concentrate fish. This includes the immediate vicinity of the Daintree River mouth, where the mixing of fresh and saltwater creates an abundant food source. Along the beach itself, anglers should focus on areas with visible underwater sandbars, deep gutters running parallel to the shore, and any points or rocky outcrops that may interrupt the longshore current.
Know where you can legally fish on Cape Kimberly Beach
See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.
Queensland licenses and regulations
Queensland Boating Regulations
Official Queensland Government boating and marine hub (Maritime Safety Queensland), covering recreational marine and PWC licences, boat registration, safety equipment, speed limits, and the general safety obligation.
Queensland Fishing License
Queensland has no general recreational fishing licence - most saltwater and freshwater fishing needs no licence. The exception is line fishing in stocked dams/weirs: anyone 18 or over needs a Stocked Impoundment Permit, which this official Fisheries Queensland page explains.
Queensland Fishing Regulations
Official Queensland Government recreational fishing rules hub, covering size and possession limits (tidal and fresh waters), closed seasons and waters, regulated and no-take species, and permitted gear.
Queensland Stream Access Laws
Queensland has no single dedicated stream-access page; this is the closest official page for anglers, listing which state-owned dams and weirs allow public recreational access for fishing, camping and boating, with per-site restrictions.
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Tides, wind & water conditions (10 day forecast)
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