Townsville has a number of locations for recreational boating and fishing.

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Boating & Fishing

  • Recreational Fishing at Ross River Dam

    Ross River Dam will be open to recreational land-based fishing from the new designated fishing area from 12 May 2025.

  • Boat Ramps

    Townsville has a number of boat ramps available for launching your boat.

  • Black Weir

    Information about Black Weir boating permits, scheduled closures of Loam Island Boat Ramp and more.

  • Weed Harvesting

    To combat invasive weeds in the Ross River, Council deploys a 6.5-tonne floating weed harvester, running in conjunction with an integral spraying program.