Seqwater has advised fishers to release and not eat fish from Hinze Dam because of naturally-occurring mercury. Queensland Health has warned that fish caught in the dam are not suitable to eat due to elevated levels of naturally-occurring mercury in longer-lived fish. For further information please contact Qld Health or go to Mercury in fish | Health and wellbeing | Queensland Government (www.qld...

We’re reminding visitors at Seqwater lakes to please check your boats, paddlecraft and equipment for weed ‘hitchhikers’ before entering or leaving waterways, particularly at Lake Baroon. Rangers conducting an inspection at Baroon Pocket Dam discovered fragments of the aquatic weed Salvinia molesta, which is not previously recorded in the storage. Salvinia, a native of South America, is highly...

Lake Wivenhoe is now classified as a Marine Zone under the Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Regulation 2016. This means there are rules to help protect the environment and keep everyone safe: No operation of personal watercraft (Jetski) No ships powered by engines other than electric, 4-stroke, or 2-stroke direct injection engines. Maximum speed limit of 6 knots. These rules have always...

A section of the multi use trail at Ewen Maddock Dam will be temporarily closed on Monday 18 August 2025 due to maintenance. Please follow the direction of signage and staff onsite.

Seasonal nesting of Eel-tailed Catfish is currently occurring at Moogerah Dam. These fish may become aggressive in shallow water including the designated swimming area at AG Muller Park. Please exercise caution and follow signage when engaging in any in-water activities.

Seasonal nesting of Eel-tailed Catfish is currently occurring at Enoggera Dam. These fish may become aggressive in shallow water including the designated swimming area. Please exercise caution and follow signage when engaging in any in-water activities.

The Black Loop trail at Ewen Maddock is temporarily closed. The closure will remain in place until maintenance occurs to repair damage sustained during recent rain events. Please follow the direction of signage and staff onsite.

A number of cattle have been spotted in the vicinity of Postmans Track recreation area. Attempts to safely retrieve these cattle are underway but may take some time. Please play it safe, remain calm and report sightings to 1300 SEQWATER or by emailing recreation@seqwater.com.au .

The Lake Macdonald Dam Improvement Project is progressing with onsite works continuing. Seqwater has been able to work through a new construction approach and Lake Macdonald is expected to remain open to on-water recreation. Lake lowering is currently underway resulting in some minor impacts to recreational access due to the reduced water level: The fishing platform at Perch Park and Mary River...

The electric BBQ's at Pocket Park day use area at Hinze Dam is temporarily out of order. They will be repaired as soon as possible. BBQs are available for use at Picnic Park. We apologise for any inconvenience.