Offshore fishing around Bunbury can be hard, due to the lack of significant structure. However, those in the know do well on very big pink snapper and good dhufish, as well as Samson fish. For people in the know, fishing off Bunbury can be very productive. Dhufish, pink snapper and breaksea cod are among [...]
The capital city of Western Australia sits on the doorstep of the Swan River. Big cities and rivers in most of the world would normally indicate a waterway dead and devoid of life, however the upside for Perth and the Swan River is that the river is in what can [...]
Boat anglers have access to some very good offshore fishing and the quality of the angling has only improved in recent years, due to management changes. There are very good boat fishing opportunities for a wide range of species including the iconic dhufish, pink snapper, king george whiting, baldchin groper, skippy and [...]
Salmon Run Every year during March and April, hordes of fishermen flock to Perth's metro shores and the south west coast to experience the thrill of catching Western Australian salmon on their annual migration run to warmer waters. The salmon run is now on, with large schools having been spotted just off the metro [...]
Fishing in Albany is fantastic, it is an angler’s playground, with a vast range of options. Beach fishers can expect to get herring, skippy and whiting at a wide range of spots like Nanarup, the Sand Patch, Bluff Creek, Cheyne’s Beach, Bornholm and Shelley Beach, to name but a few locations. When [...]
The Blackwood River winds its way to the ocean in Augusta, and the lower reaches can be good for herring and whiting. Farther upstream, it becomes a very good black bream river, with restocking supported by Recfishwest helping boost bream stocks in recent years. Around Alexandra Bridge is a popular spot. The [...]
Located a couple of hours’ drive east of Albany, Bremer Bay is something of a hidden jewel in WA fishing. Or perhaps it is just a secret well-kept by those who enjoy fishing its waters. While it is a popular holiday destination, particularly for those living [...]
The Busselton Jetty is a legendary fishing spot, producing a wide range of species along its length. Bread and butter species like herring, skippy and squid are most commonly caught, but bigger fare such as samson fish, mulloway, tuna and salmon also turn up at times. The shallows around town can produce [...]
Some of the best offshore fishing in WA can be found around the islands, Bernier and Dorre, off the town. The west side of both islands offers great bottom fishing for a wide range of species. Pelagics that can be encountered include spanish and shark mackerel, wahoo, several species of tuna and billfish. Bottom [...]
There are several jetties at the marina and these can fish well for local favourites such as tailor, silver bream, whiting and mulloway. Samson fish will even show up at times. North of town is an excellent stretch of coast around S-Bend with tailor, mulloway and even dhufish, at times of the year, available [...]