Noosa River

Boat Ramps: 9
Access Points: 3
Species: 4

The Noosa River is a diverse and productive estuary system on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, offering a wide range of fishing opportunities from its upper freshwater reaches to its lower tidal sections. It is a declared Fish Habitat Area, supporting a rich ecosystem with numerous species. The river provides excellent options for both boat-based and land-based anglers, with the upper freshwater sections above Lake Cootharaba being particularly renowned for Australian bass.

Queensland licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Noosa River and what's needed to catch them.

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Australian Bass

Macquaria novemaculeata

Australian Longfin Eel

Anguilla reinhardtii

Australian Smelt

Retropinna semoni

Freshwater Catfish

Tandanus tandanus

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Noosa River. 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.

Know where you can legally fish on Noosa River

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 Noosa River 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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Download the map around Noosa River to use it offline when coverage drops.
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