Discover Australian Fish Queensland: A Dive into Rich Marine Biodiversity

Queensland’s coastal waters pulse with life, hosting a dazzling array of fish species that captivate divers, anglers, and marine enthusiasts alike. From vibrant coral gardens to open ocean migrations, the marine ecosystem here is both diverse and dynamic.

With growing threats from climate change and overfishing, Queensland’s fisheries are adopting sustainable management strategies. Community-led initiatives and marine protected areas help preserve fish populations, ensuring future generations can experience the underwater richness of Australian waters.

From Cairns’ vibrant coral passages to the remote reefs of the Coral Sea, Queensland offers world-class fishing destinations. Popular spots like Heron Island and the Whitsunday Islands attract anglers seeking tarpon, snapper, and barramundi, blending adventure with exceptional catch opportunities.

Queensland’s fish are more than just aquatic life—they’re a vital part of Australia’s natural heritage and economy. By protecting these species and their habitats, we safeguard a living legacy of biodiversity. Discover, explore, and support sustainable practices to preserve Queensland’s underwater wonders for generations to come.

Identification information on freshwater fish, features and glossary of fish terms, reef fish guide, shark guide, and deep water fish guide. The Australian lungfish (Neoceratodus forsteri), also known as the Queensland lungfish, Burnett salmon and barramunda, is the only surviving member of the family Neoceratodontidae. For further details on specific Australian Native Fish Species, please refer to the Species sub menus above.

Or, if you know the common or scientific name of a particular fish species you're interested in, than enter the name in the Species Search box above. See also A Taxanomic Summary of Australian Freshwater Fish. A Guide for Fishing Australia will help you identify the most common fish species of Australia that anglers' prefer to catch.

This fish identification guide includes the marine waters of NT and Queensland. You will find detailed descriptions and photographs of the most popular fish, including the Barramundi and the Black Marlin. The author, Ern Grant, spent most of his career as Queensland ichthyologist (fish scientist) and amassed an enormous knowledge and photographic record of Australian fish through his lifetime.

Queensland stocksQueensland Fisheries The Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries manages the sustainability and allocation of fisheries resources for all Queenslanders. A compilation of citizen science observations of fish in Queensland. This is an educational resource to share knowledge about species identification, distribution and assist scientists and managers.

The format has been updated to complement the taxa in Australasian Fishes. Jack holding a Queensland Lungfish from the Bremer River. Native fish from the Bremer River, including Sea Mullet, Rainbowfish, Hardyhead, Firetail Gudgeon, Australian Smelt and Empire Gudgeon.

Here in Ipswich (and across south-east Queensland), we are lucky to have a range of native fish species throughout our catchments. Comprehensive Fish Cards: Each fish card includes: Legal Size Limits: Detailed regulations for New South Wales (NSW), Queensland (QLD), and Western Australia (WA). Bag Limits: Stay within your legal catch limits with accurate numbers for each state.

Welcome to the Aquaculture Association of Queensland (AAQ). The AAQ represents all freshwater aquaculture in Queensland, from grow-out to hatcheries, Australian native and ornamental aquarium fish and crayfish. Our members produce species such as Silver perch, Jade perch, Murray cod, Barramundi and Bass.