BOATING AND FISHING
The Brisbane and Stanley rivers form the picturesque valleys of Somerset – these meandering waterways provide a vast playground for anglers and water sports enthusiasts.
Lakes Wivenhoe and Somerset are a true fisherman’s paradise. The Stocked Impoundment Permit Scheme leaves these lakes well stocked with Australian Bass, Yellowbelly, Silver Perch, Dewfish, Mary River Cod and Saratoga to sustain the fishing fun.
For a real Somerset adventure, bring your favourite water craft to enjoy the excitement of freshwater boating, skiing, tubing or jet skiing. There is nothing like freshwater to excite and refresh.
For the more energetic a 56km canoe adventure on the Brisbane River from the Spillway Common or Savages Crossing is in order.
| LAKE/DAM | ALLOWED VESSELS | PERMIT REQUIREMENTS |
|---|---|---|
| Atkinson | All fuel powered vessels are permitted. Sailing and electric vessels are permitted. |
No permits are required. |
| Cressbrook | All fuel powered vessels permitted. 4 and 8 knot speed limits apply. |
Fishing permit required. |
| Somerset | All fuel powered vessels permitted. Sailing and electric vessels are permitted. |
Fishing permit required. |
| Wivenhoe | Four stroke and two stroke EFI only. No carbureted two stroke engines. 6 knot speed limit applies. Sailing and electric vessels are permitted. |
Fishing permit required. |
BOATING
For information about boating, visit https://www.seqwater.com.au/recreation/boating
For updated recreational maps and information about boat ramps and vessel requirements for lakes Atkinson, Somerset and Wivenhoe, please click here.
FISHING PERMITS
For more information about fishing permits, visit https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/activities/boating-fishing/rec-fishing/dams
Information on fish species size and bag limits
Purchase a fishing permit online
| FISHING PERMIT OUTLETS | ADDRESS | PHONE |
|---|---|---|
| Esk Visitor Information Centre | 82 Ipswich Street, Esk | 07 5424 2923 |
| Fernvale Futures Complex | 1483 Brisbane Valley Highway, Fernvale | 07 5427 0200 |
| Kilcoy Driveway (BP) | 22 Hope Street, Kilcoy | 07 5497 1308 |
| Kilcoy Information Centre | Yowie Park, 41 Hope Street, Kilcoy | 07 5422 0440 |
| Lake Somerset Holiday Park | Kirkleigh Road, Hazeldean | 07 5497 1093 |
| Wivenhoe Information Centre | Brisbane Valley Highway, Wivenhoe Dam | 07 5497 8100 |
| Ranger Station | Somerset Dam The Spit, Somerset Dam | |
| All Australia Post Outlets | ||
