Crocodile Creek

Saltwater
Estuary

Crocodile Creek

Saltwater
Estuary

Sq. miles: 17
Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 5

Crocodile Creek is a tidal creek and estuarine system located just south of Alligator Creek near Townsville, Queensland. This saltwater stream flows into Cleveland Bay and is a firm favorite among local anglers, particularly known for its productive fishing for iconic Australian sportfish. The waterway is characterized by typical mangrove-lined estuarine habitat, with tidal influence dictating both fish movement and angler access.

Queensland licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Crocodile Creek and what's needed to catch them.

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Barramundi

Lates calcarifer

Blue-threadfin

Eleutheronema tetradactylum

Dusky Flathead

Platycephalus fuscus

Giant Trevally

Caranx ignobilis

Mangrove Jack

Lutjanus argentimaculatus

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Crocodile Creek. 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.

Productive areas include the deeper channels and holes within the creek, as well as the edges where mangroves meet the water. The confluence areas and any significant bends in the creek that create current seams and deeper water are also key spots to target. The broader area, including nearby Alligator Creek, is also noted as a productive local spot.

Know where you can legally fish on Crocodile Creek

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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Take Crocodile Creek with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

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Tides, wind & water conditions (10 day forecast)

On open water, wind and tide matter as much as the weather. See the best times to fish Crocodile Creek and check the marine forecast before you launch.

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