Queensland Environment

There are new rules and fines in place for feeding crocodiles including unintentional feeding. 

It’s now an offence to leave food—including fish frames, food scraps and bait—in a public place like a boat ramp, jetty or a camping area or park where there are crocodiles in the vicinity. 

Crocodiles are attracted by an easy meal. Food left in these areas encourages them to loiter around, putting everyone at risk.  

Always put your food and fish scraps in a bin or take them home.  

Fines may apply if you don’t.  

Always Be Crocwise in Croc Country. 

There are new rules and fines in place for feeding crocodiles including unintentional feeding. 

It’s now an offence to leave food—including fish frames, food scraps and bait—in a public place like a boat ramp, jetty or a camping area or park where there are crocodiles in the vicinity. 

Crocodiles are attracted by an easy meal. Food left in these areas encourages them to loiter around, putting everyone at risk.  

Always put your food and fish scraps in a bin or take them home.  

Fines may apply if you don’t.  

Always Be Crocwise in Croc Country. 

Living or visiting Croc Country means understanding how to Be Crocwise when you’re around the water.

If you love fishing, boating, camping or swimming in the great outdoors, knowing how to Be Crocwise can reduce your risk of a croc attack.

Be Crocwise. Reduce your risk.
- Stay at least 5m from the water’s edge.
Crocodiles often hunt their prey at the water’s edge. If you have to move closer, keep a sturdy object like an esky or large rock between you and the water.

- Avoid waterways especially between dusk and dawn.
This is when crocodiles are most active and they prefer to hunt in low light.

- Dispose of your food and fish scraps in a bin or take them home.
Crocodiles are attracted by an easy meal, so make sure you take your food, fish scraps and bait away from the water, camp site and boat ramp.

- Keep your pets on a lead and away from the water’s edge.
Animals, and dogs in particular, are attractive prey to crocodiles.

- Avoid using small watercraft such as kayaks and paddleboards.
The smaller the vessel, the greater the risk.

- Swim between the flags at patrolled beaches.
Visit the Beachsafe website to locate patrolled beaches in your area.

For further information visit www.qld.gov.au/becrocwise