4 Best Fishing Ponds in Brisbane

Parkinson Duck Pond And Park is a lakeside green space with ducks, other birdlife, picnic areas, fountains, a large field, children’s play areas and a small outdoor gym. The pond and surrounding paths suit an evening walk, family outing or quiet wildlife stop, with wheelchair- and pram-friendly paths noted around the park. Visitors can also see a range of wildlife including turtles, lizards, fish, tadpoles, dragonflies and bats. The park has no public toilets, so visits are best planned around that limitation.

Logan River Shark Spot #2 Bait Shop Gc is a fishing spot on the river suited to wetting a line, with bream and whiting among the catches described for the area. The jetty and boat ramp provide access for different fishing approaches.

It also suits a relaxed family outing, with space for a packed lunch or barbecue. Warm summer nights are associated with bull shark fishing, while camping is not permitted.

Fishing Pier is a creekside platform at Ransome suited to fishing, wildlife watching and a relaxed outdoor stop. The area includes an undercover barbecue space, sheltered seating, nearby walking tracks and a table for cleaning fish. It also provides a place to look across Tingalpa Creek and access the water, with parking nearby. Visitors planning a longer stay should note that toilets and rubbish bins are not available, so taking rubbish away is practical. The platform can work for anglers, families using the adjacent tracks or anyone wanting a simple waterside barbecue and wildlife-viewing location.

Tilapia Fishing Spot is a park in Alderley where dogs are allowed. It may suit a short outdoor visit, a dog walk or a scenic stop for photography, with recent use also including a photoshoot.

Those planning a visit should therefore approach it as an outdoor park setting rather than a dedicated fishing destination.