Repulse Creek

Saltwater
Estuary

Repulse Creek

Saltwater
Estuary

Sq. miles: 8
Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 5

Repulse Creek is a tidal estuary and mangrove-lined creek system located on the Whitsunday coastline, approximately 40 kilometers south-east of Proserpine in Queensland. The creek flows into Repulse Bay, which lies within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. The system is characterized by a mangrove-dominated floodplain, intertidal flats, and extensive seagrass beds near its mouth, creating a rich and productive inshore fishery. The entire area is designated as a declared Fish Habitat Area, emphasizing its critical role in sustaining fish and prawn stocks.

Queensland licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

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

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Barramundi

Lates calcarifer

Barred Javelin

Pomadasys kaakan

Estuary Cod

Epinephelus coioides

Mangrove Jack

Lutjanus argentimaculatus

Queenfish

Scomberoides commersonnianus

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Repulse 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.

Several areas are known for consistent catches. The pylons of the railway bridge provide excellent structure and current breaks. Upstream bends and tidal gutters within the creek hold fish on the tide change. The expansive seagrass beds at the mouth of Repulse Creek are prime territory for flathead, whiting, and foraging pelagics. The intertidal flats adjacent to the mangroves are also productive, especially on a rising tide.

Know where you can legally fish on Repulse 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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