Is there crocodiles in the Brisbane River?

It’s not. There’s crocodiles in the Brisbane River. Obviously locals, who have lived in the area for a long time and never seen a croc in the weir, are pretty sceptical, with some suggesting that what Van Rye glimpsed in the water was actually a lungfish.

How clean is the Brisbane River?

Looking at the river’s water quality in 2018 Nitrogen and phosphorus levels are above the water quality guidelines set by the Queensland government in almost all tests. In the lower Brisbane River catchment towards the port, nitrogen is above the maximum level in more than 60 per cent of 99 tests.

Is the Brisbane River contaminated?

The presence of microbial contamination is common in urban waterways, particularly after heavy rainfall. The level of microbial contamination can vary on a daily basis. Council monitors the quality of the water at 11 sites in the Brisbane River and sections of Moreton Bay, which have high rates of recreational use.

How many sharks are in the Brisbane River?

How many are we talking about? Queensland Museum ichthyologist Jeff Johnson said bull sharks were a common resident of the Brisbane River but population estimates varied wildly. “Research done in the river about a decade ago put an estimate on the number of bull sharks in the river between 1,000 and 3,000,” he said.

Does the Brisbane River have sharks?

“Bull sharks have been in the Brisbane River since before European settlement, they’re a natural part of the Brisbane River.” Bull sharks give birth to live pups and are found throughout the Brisbane and Bremer rivers.

How many bull sharks are in the Brisbane River?

Queensland Museum ichthyologist Jeff Johnson said bull sharks were a common resident of the Brisbane River but population estimates varied wildly. “Research done in the river about a decade ago put an estimate on the number of bull sharks in the river between 1,000 and 3,000,” he said.

What is the cleanest river in Australia?

the Clyde River
Nestled alongside the upper reaches of the Clyde River, the cleanest and most pristine waterway in Eastern Australia, lies the Clyde River Retreat – a haven of beauty, peace and tranquility. Surrounded by State Forest and National Park, it is a perfect place to get away from it all.

What can you catch in the Brisbane River?

The Fisherman’s Catch: The Brisbane River has a large variety of fun fish to catch including:

• Threadfin Salmon.
• Snapper.
• Bream.
• Cod.
• Flathead.
• Mulloway (jewfish)
• Squire.
• Bull Sharks.

Can you swim in Brisbane’s beaches?

Skip the surf and overcrowded sands of Queensland’s beaches in favour of floating upstream. The Brisbane River may give our city that romantic feel, but its muddy waters are pretty off-putting for swimming purposes.

Where is the best place to swim near Ipswich?

And crowded on a hot weekend. If you want a relaxed swim, with very little danger of bull sharks (those things have been spotted in the Bremer River at Ipswich!) then go for a drive and visit Colleges Crossing at Mount Crosby. It’s a few kilometres down stream of the weir where our drinking water comes from.

Where to swim near Wivenhoe Dam?

Or you can head up to Twin Bridges Reserve at Fernvale which is between Wivenhoe Dam and the Mt Crosby weir. Also a good swimming spot. Lived across the road from Musgrave Park and swam in it every summer, 20 years ago.