Ipswich’s Top Fishing Spots

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11 spots ranked by 127 votes
Kholo Bridge, Kholo — bridge

Kholo Bridge (Bell’s Crossing)

Kholo
17 VOTES
ACCESS: BankTYPE: Bridge + timber
Good local bass spot. Catfish and perch pop up too. Best if you like flicking a few casts around the bridge and timber.
Joseph Brady Park, Barellan Point — river junction

Joseph Brady Park

Barellan Point
16 VOTES
ACCESS: BankTYPE: Junction + rock edge
Good all-rounder where the Brisbane and Bremer meet. You’ve got a shot at threadfin, bream, flathead and catfish. Worth trying with prawns or live bait.
Twin Bridges, Fernvale — twin bridges

Twin Bridges

Fernvale
15 VOTES
ACCESS: Bank + shallow edgeTYPE: Bridges + pools
Relaxed, easy-going spot. Locals mention catfish, small bream and little bass, so it is more about having a fun fish than chasing something huge.
Kookaburra Park, Karana Downs — boat ramp _ fishing platform

Kookaburra Park

Karana Downs
13 VOTES
ACCESS: Platform + boat rampTYPE: Fishing platform + river bend
More of an easy, simple fishing spot than a serious mission. Bream and catfish are the main ones to expect here, with locals also talking sharks at times.
Colleges Crossing, Chuwar — crossing

Colleges Crossing

Chuwar
17 VOTES
ACCESS: Shallow edge + bankTYPE: Causeway + pools
One of the most versatile spots on the list. Bream, flathead, bass, catfish, mullet and garfish can all turn up. Good if you just want plenty of fishable water and a few different ways to fish it.
Savages Crossing, Fernvale — low crossing

Savages Crossing

Fernvale
13 VOTES
ACCESS: Shallow edge + bankTYPE: Low crossing + open stretch
More of a move-around spot than a sit-still spot. Bass gets mentioned a lot around here, with mullet also coming up. Better if you like exploring a few different pockets.
Mt Crosby downstream, Mount Crosby — weir _ river bend

Mt Crosby Weir

Mount Crosby
11 VOTES
ACCESS: Rocks + bankTYPE: Weir + fast water
Bass is the big drawcard here. One of those spots people go to when they want to specifically target bass. Just keep clear of the no-fishing zones around the weirs.
Berrys Weir

Berry’s Weir

One Mile
9 VOTES
ACCESS: Steep bank + water edgeTYPE: Weir + fishway
Wildcard spot for locals who do not mind a bit of awkward access. Bass is the main draw here. Not the easiest spot, but definitely one people will have opinions on.
Richardson Park _ Goodna Boat Ramp, Goodna — boat ramp

Goodna Boat Ramp

Goodna
10 VOTES
ACCESS: Boat ramp + bankTYPE: Ramp + deep edge
Handy suburban spot with a real shot at threadfin. Bream, flathead and catfish are also in the mix, so it is worth a look even if the threadies are quiet.
Cribb Park, North Ipswich — boat ramp _ broad river access

Cribb Park

North Ipswich
9 VOTES
ACCESS: Boat ramp + bankTYPE: Boat ramp + lower estuary
Lower-Bremer spot with threadfin, bream, flathead and catfish all possible. Better thought of as a catch-and-release spot.
Moggill Ferry Reserve, Moggill — ferry crossing

Moggill Ferry Reserve

Moggill
8 VOTES
ACCESS: Platform + bankTYPE: Fishing platform + ferry reach
Straightforward platform spot. Bream and catfish are the safest bets here, with locals also mentioning eels and the odd shark in that stretch.

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