Pine River
- Saltwater
- Estuary
Pine River
- Saltwater
- Estuary
- Sq. miles
- 5.5
- Boat Ramps
- 0
- Access Points
- 0
- Species
- 8
The Pine River is a significant tidal estuary system in Southeast Queensland, Australia, formed by the confluence of the North Pine and South Pine rivers at Lawnton. It flows through the Moreton Bay Region, winding through communities like Petrie and Lawnton before draining into Moreton Bay. This river corridor offers a blend of urban accessibility and natural scenery, characterized by a mix of open-water sections influenced by the Lake Samsonvale reservoir and typical estuarine environments with mangroves and sand flats. It serves as a popular, yet often quieter, destination for inshore and nearshore saltwater angling, providing diverse opportunities from both boat and shore.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at Pine River and what's needed to catch them.
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Pine 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.
Deep Water Bend Reserve is a renowned tidal estuary spot with access for shore anglers, boaters, and kayakers, known for producing Whiting and Bream. The river entrance itself is a hotspot where the mixing waters attract a wide range of species. Underwater structures such as sand flats, drop-offs, mangrove edges, and oyster bars are key areas to target throughout the system. The channels and bends where the current creates seams and eddies are also productive areas for predatory fish.
Know where you can legally fish on Pine 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.
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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