Putney

Saltwater
Beach

Putney

Saltwater
Beach

Sq. miles: 0.2
Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 0

Putney Beach is a pristine, sandy beach located on Great Keppel Island within the Whitsunday Regional area of Queensland, Australia. It is part of the Southern Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, known for its clear, shallow waters and stunning blue water. The beach is a popular destination for both day-trippers and overnight visitors, offering a tranquil island getaway with easy access to the reef's natural wonders. While primarily celebrated for its family-friendly swimming and snorkeling, the surrounding marine environment and proximity to fringing reefs create opportunities for shore-based angling.

Queensland licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

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

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Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Putney. 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 area around Great Keppel Island offers numerous spots. The fringing reefs scattered around the island are prime fishing structure. Specific locations noted for exceptional marine life include Shelving Beach for turtles, Big Peninsula for manta rays, stingrays, and moray eels, and Wreck Beach for colourful reef fish. The back of Humpy Island is explicitly mentioned as a popular fishing spot. For boat-based anglers, anchoring at Putney Beach, Long Beach, or Fisherman’s Beach provides access to nearby waters.

Know where you can legally fish on Putney

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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