What fish can you catch at Ewen Maddock Dam Maddock Park?

Australian Bass, Golden Perch, Mary River Cod, Saratoga. Species listed are those the source records for this spot — seasons and what is actually biting change through the year, so check the current forecast before you go.

Can you fish Ewen Maddock Dam Maddock Park from the shore?

Yes — Ewen Maddock Dam Maddock Park has shore access.

Do I need to check the fishing rules for Ewen Maddock Dam Maddock Park?

Yes. Bag limits, size limits and closures change and are set by the Queensland fisheries authority — always check the current rules before you keep a fish. Fishare's Queensland regulations page tracks them.

QLD · IMPOUNDMENT · SUNSHINE COAST HINTERLAND

Ewen Maddock Dam Maddock Park.

Ewen Maddock Dam Maddock Park is a stocked freshwater impoundment in Sunshine Coast hinterland, with shore and kayak access. Anglers target Australian Bass, Golden Perch, Mary River Cod and more. Sourced from the official listing, 9 July 2026.

Spot type

Impoundment

Access

Shore + Kayak

Species

Region

Sunshine Coast hinterland

Fishing Ewen Maddock Dam Maddock Park

Maddock Park is the named public fishing platform and paddle access for Ewen Maddock Dam. It is a useful Sunshine Coast freshwater row because the source ties the fishery to a clear public access node.

What's there

Australian BassGolden PerchMary River CodSaratoga

Best conditions: Paddle or fish the platform edges in settled weather, focusing on weed, timber and open pockets. Early and late sessions are the sensible starting point before lake traffic and sun push fish tighter to cover.

Facilities

ParkingToilets

Where it is

-26.78580, 152.99120

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Check the rules first

QLD freshwater regs SSOT; check SIPS permit requirements, Qld Fishing app rules and Seqwater paddle-access notices before fishing.

Bag limits, size limits and closures are set by the Queensland fisheries authority and change through the year. Fishare tracks the current rules on the QLD fishing regulations page — check it before you keep a fish.

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Ewen Maddock Dam Maddock Park?: Australian Bass, Golden Perch, Mary River Cod, Saratoga. Species listed are those the source records for this spot — seasons and what is actually biting change through the year, so check the current forecast before you go.
Can you fish Ewen Maddock Dam Maddock Park from the shore?: Yes — Ewen Maddock Dam Maddock Park has shore access.
When is the best time to fish Ewen Maddock Dam Maddock Park?: Paddle or fish the platform edges in settled weather, focusing on weed, timber and open pockets. Early and late sessions are the sensible starting point before lake traffic and sun push fish tighter to cover.
Do I need to check the fishing rules for Ewen Maddock Dam Maddock Park?: Yes. Bag limits, size limits and closures change and are set by the Queensland fisheries authority — always check the current rules before you keep a fish. Fishare's Queensland regulations page tracks them.

Source & verification

Details for Ewen Maddock Dam Maddock Park come from the official source, retrieved 9 July 2026.

Source detail: Seqwater source confirms fishing from paddle craft and the Maddock Park boardwalk platform; Qld SIPS location source was checked for stocked species. Coordinate is the mapped Ewen Maddock Dam/Maddock Park water edge.

Conditions change. Access closes, sand moves and structure shifts — check locally before you travel a long way.

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