Brisbane River
Brisbane River is a river in Australia. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.
Next hours
Likely catch now (5 species)
About the fishing here
Brisbane River is a river in Australia.
Popular catches here include Mangrove Jack, Golden Perch, Silver Perch, Murray Cod and Australian Bass.
Mangrove Jack fishing is usually best around Nov-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
A national or regional fishing permit is generally required here. Check the local rules. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.
Tips right now
Fishing permit
You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:
About this water
The Brisbane River is the longest river in South East Queensland, Australia. It flows through the city of Brisbane, before emptying into Moreton Bay on the Coral Sea. John Oxley, the first European to explore the river, named it after the Governor of New South Wales, Sir Thomas Brisbane in 1823. The penal colony of Moreton Bay later adopted the same name, eventually becoming the present city of Brisbane. The river is a tidal estuary and the water is brackish from its mouth through the majority of the Brisbane metropolitan area westward to the Mount Crosby Weir. The river is wide and navigable throughout the Brisbane metropolitan area. It is affectionately known by locals as the "Brown Snake", on account of its silty waters and long, winding course.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Brisbane River?
Popular catches here include Mangrove Jack, Golden Perch, Silver Perch, Murray Cod and Australian Bass.
Do you need a fishing license at Brisbane River?
Usually yes. Most countries require a national or regional fishing permit. Check the local rules via the link on this page.
When is the best time to fish Brisbane River?
Mangrove Jack fishing is usually best around Nov-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
What is biting at Brisbane River right now?
Right now Mangrove Jack is the most likely catch, at about 43%.




