Croc lurking in Queensland's Lake Placid

While there's no such thing as a north Queensland winter, swimmers have been urged not to cool down in Lake Placid after a two-metre crocodile was spotted sunbathing near the entrance to the park.

It is unclear if the crocodile is a saltwater or freshwater species, but it has been targeted for removal.

The crocodile was spotted on July 5 and again on July 7 at the popular watering hole near Cairns.

The lake is well within croc country and a large saltie was photographed sunning itself near the area in January.

Locals are particularly concerned about the warning given the number of dogs that swim in the lake.