Townsville has a number of locations for recreational boating and fishing.

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Boating & Fishing

Boat Ramps
Townsville has a number of boat ramps available for launching your boat.
Black Weir
Information about Black Weir boating permits, scheduled closures of Loam Island Boat Ramp and more.
Weed Harvesting
To combat invasive weeds in the Ross River, Council deploys a 6.5-tonne floating weed harvester, running in conjunction with an integral spraying program.