What fish can you catch at Lake Maroon Day Use Area?

Australian Bass, Golden Perch, Mary River Cod, Silver Perch. 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 Lake Maroon Day Use Area from the shore?

Yes — Lake Maroon Day Use Area has shore access. It also fishes well from a boat.

Do I need to check the fishing rules for Lake Maroon Day Use Area?

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 · SCENIC RIM

Lake Maroon Day Use Area.

Lake Maroon Day Use Area is a stocked freshwater impoundment in Scenic Rim, with shore and boat 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 + Boat + Kayak

Species

Region

Scenic Rim

Fishing Lake Maroon Day Use Area

Lake Maroon Day Use Area gives anglers a named Scenic Rim access point onto a stocked freshwater fishery. It is a practical shore, kayak and small-boat row that broadens Queensland coverage beyond the already-covered Brisbane bay spots.

What's there

Australian BassGolden PerchMary River CodSilver Perch

Best conditions: Low-light sessions and light wind suit bass and perch around points, bays and timbered margins. Use the day-use area as the access anchor, then adjust to wind direction and boat traffic.

Facilities

ParkingToiletsBoat_ramp

Where it is

-28.18120, 152.65650

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Check the rules first

QLD freshwater regs SSOT; check SIPS permit requirements, Qld Fishing app rules and Seqwater 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 Lake Maroon Day Use Area?: Australian Bass, Golden Perch, Mary River Cod, Silver Perch. 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 Lake Maroon Day Use Area from the shore?: Yes — Lake Maroon Day Use Area has shore access. It also fishes well from a boat.
When is the best time to fish Lake Maroon Day Use Area?: Low-light sessions and light wind suit bass and perch around points, bays and timbered margins. Use the day-use area as the access anchor, then adjust to wind direction and boat traffic.
Do I need to check the fishing rules for Lake Maroon Day Use Area?: 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 Lake Maroon Day Use Area come from the official source, retrieved 9 July 2026.

Source detail: Seqwater source confirms the named fishing access area; Qld SIPS location source was checked for stocked species. Coordinate is the mapped dam/day-use shoreline feature.

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

Nearest QLD spots

Other marks around Scenic Rim — species, access and conditions on every page.

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