Wivenhoe Spillway Downstream
River·Queensland·Australia·
Field notes
Brisbane River reach immediately below the Wivenhoe Dam wall. Australian bass, yellowbelly and Mary River cod (catch-and-release, strict rules) through the pools when flows allow access.
Current conditions
Wind
6.5 kt SSE
Gusts 14.4 kt
Air temp
18.3°C
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.
Sun & moon
Today
Sun↑ 06:37↓ 17:16
Moon↑ 10:48↓ 00:11
PhaseFirst quarter 49%
Best windows
- Dawn06:12 – 07:37
- Dusk16:16 – 17:41
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 06:37↓ 17:16
Moon↑ 11:19↓ 01:08
PhaseFirst quarter 59%
Best windows
- Dawn06:12 – 07:37
- Dusk16:16 – 17:41
Best windows combine civil twilight with the hour either side of sun transit — the universal low-light feeding window most species respond to. Moon phase influence is folkloric; full and new moons coincide with the strongest tide swings.
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Access & logistics
Spot type
River
Region
Queensland, Australia
Fishing style
freshwater fishing and land-based fishing
Structure
Typically holds snags, holes and drop-offs — work the structure for holding fish.
Licence
Recreational fishing licence may apply — check the Queensland fisheries regulator before fishing.
Closures
Always confirm current marine park / closure status and seasonal bag limits.
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