Located around 60km off the coast of Geraldton, the Abrolhos Islands are fishing heaven, offering a stellar mix of northern and southern species. Commonly referred to as ‘The Abrolhos’, the islands are named after Dutch Commander Frederik de Houtman, who came across several of the low-lying, coral reef-fringed islands in June 1619. The three [...]
Broome is known mainly for its boat fishing, but it offers good opportunities for shore-based anglers as well. For many years this has been the premier land-based fishing spot in the town, and with good reason. It isn’t as open to recreational fishers as it once was, but it continues to produce queenfish and [...]
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 [...]
Kalbarri fishing is popular with locals and holidaymakers alike. There are some varied fishing options around Kalbarri. The Murchison River is a great spot to fish with the family, with plenty of black bream around the jetties and father upriver, and yellowfin whiting in the shallows near the mouth. Giant herring are regularly encountered, [...]
The Rowley Shoals is a dream destination for many recreational fishers and with good reason. Located around 260 kilometres west of Broome, this group of three remote coral atolls rising from the deep ocean floor is home to many of the most iconic gamefish in the world including sailfish, marlin, wahoo and dogtooth tuna. [...]