Fishing

The Goondiwindi region is a fishing haven, with a wide variety of fishing for you to enjoy. From the clear, rocky upper reaches of the Dumaresq River, to the muddy waters of the lower Macintyre River, creeks, lagoons and Coolmunda Dam, you will have plenty of options to weigh up.  Golden Perch (Yellowbelly), Silver Perch, Eel-tailed Catfish and of course the famous Murray Cod can be found (and caught!) in our waters. Picturesque public and private areas for camping abound, so come for a weekend or come for a week, you won’t be disappointed.

Please note the times of closed seasons, weight and bag limits for each species and closed waters, such as above and below weirs.  Please also be aware that rules can differ between Queensland and New South Wales, so always be sure to check with your local authority before you throw a line in.

All noxious and non-indigenous fish, such as Carp, Tilapia and Gambusia, when caught should be destroyed and must not be returned to the water.

For the latest fishing rules and regulations, visit

www.dpi.qld.gov.au/fishweb or contact the Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries on 132523.

It is country courtesy to leave all gates as you find them.  Do not enter private property without permission from the owner.  Please take your rubbish with you if there are no bins provided.

Fishing clubs

Goondiwindi Memorial Club Fish Restocking Group

PO Box 137

Goondiwindi Qld 4390

(07) 4671 1995

Weir to Weir Fishing Club

Goondiwindi

Contact: Daphne Tillack

(07) 4671 3005

Great Spots for Fishing and Camping

Keetah Border Crossing – Dumaresq River

Nearest town – Yelarbon 8km

Fishing, camping, dogs OK

From the Goondiwindi Post Office, travel east on Marshall St to the large roundabout.  Take the Border Rivers Tourist Drive (3) exit. Then 52km from Goondiwindi yu will come to a ‘Y’ intersection.  To the left is 8km to Yelarbon. To the right travel approximately 1.6km to the Keetah Border Crossing Bridge. Best camping on the New South Wales side of the bridge.

Bengalla Reserve – Dumaresq River

Nearest town – Goondiwindi 34km

Fishing, camping, dogs OK

From the Goondiwindi Post Office, travel east on Marshall St to the large roundabout. Take the Border Rivers Tourist Drive (3) exit. Then travel 33km to gateway at reserve sign. Bush track to river. Dry weather access only.

Lees Reserve – Dumaresq River

Neartest town – Goondiwindi 30km

Fishing, camping, dogs OK

From the Goondiwindi Post Office, travel east on Marshall St to the large roundabout. Take the Border Rivers Tourist Drive (3) exit. Then travel 29km. Dry weather access only. Narrow access to river.

Yellowbank Reserve – Dumaresq River

Nearest town – Goondiwindi 26km

Fishing, camping, dogs OK

From the Goondiwindi Post Office, travel east on Marshall St to the large roundabout. Take the Border Rivers Tourist Drive (3) exit. Then travel 25km. Dry weather access only. Bush track to river.

Rainbow Reserve – Dumaresq River

Nearest town – Goondiwindi 17km

Fishing, camping, boat ramp, dogs OK

From the Goondiwindi Post Office, travel east on Marshall St to the large roundabout. Take the Border Rivers Tourist Drive (3) exit. 17km from the roundabout the road near to within 50m of the river. At this point, just before the turnoff to Eukabilla Rd (to the left/north) is a dirt boat ramp that easily handles most tinnies.

Natural Heritage Water Park

Nearest town – Goondiwindi 3km

Fishing, boat ramp, picnic and BBQ facilities, showers, power, toilets, drinking water, park.  No camping.

From the Goondiwindi Post Office, travel east on Marshall St to the large roundabout. Take the Border Rivers Tourist Drive (3) exit, then take the first left on to Johnson Road which leads straight to the Water Park. Skiing and boating permits apply.

Goondiwindi Boat Ramp – Macintyre River

Located in Goondiwindi

Fishing, boat ramp, picnic and BBQ facilities, toilets, drinking water, park, dogs OK

Fish the 16km stretch between two weirs. 

Botanic Gardens and Western Woodlands

Nearest town – Goondiwindi 3.5km

Fishing, boat ramp, picnic and BBQ facilities, toilets, drinking water, park, dogs OK.  No powered boats permitted.

From the Goondiwindi Post Office, travel north on McLean Street to the first intersection. Turn left into Callandoon Street, travel through two roundabouts, at the edge of town turn left into Brennans Road and follow the signs to the Botanic Gardens.

Goondiwindi Town Common – Macintyre River and Callandoon Creek

Nearest town – Goondiwindi 2km

Fishing, dogs OK. Strictly no camping.

Travel 1km from Goondiwindi on the Barwon Highway and take the Town Common Road on the left.

Bungunya Reserve – Weir River

Nearest town – Bungunya 4km

Fishing, camping, dogs OK

Travel east from Bungunya turnoff on Barwon Highway. Turn left into Westmar Road. 4km from turnoff, just before the Weir River at the “Joe Beach” plague, turn right. Dry weather access only. Maximum 24 hour stay.

Lalaguli Reserve – Weir River

Nearest town – Talwood 8km

Fishing, camping, dogs OK

Travel 8km east from Talwood on the Barwon Highway to sign on fence saying “Camping and Water Reserve” (just east and opposite “Lalaguli”property entrance). Turn left through gate and follow fence to river (through two gates).  Dry weather access only.  Maximum 24 hour stay.

Talwood Reserve – Barwon River

Nearest town – Talwood 2km

Fishing, camping, dogs OK

At Talwood, take the Boomi Road exit. Just over the first bridge turn left through gate – river on left side along reserve.  Dry weather access only. Maximum 24 hour stay.

Boonanga Reserve – Barwon River

Nearest town – Talwood 15km

Fishing, camping, dogs OK

From Talwood travel 15km on Talwood-Boomi Road to Barwon River

Help to protect our region’s fishing resources by reporting any suspected illegal fishing activities to the 24 hour toll free Fishwatch Hotline on 1800 017 116.