Where can I go fishing on the beach in Exmouth?
Popular beach fishing spots in Exmouth are Learmonth Jetty, Pebble Beach and the Marina and Canals on the Gulf Side where you can use both lures or bait depending on species you wish to catch.
Where can I fish in Exmouth?
Best fishing spots in Exmouth:
- Hunters beach just past the lighthouse.
- Surfers beach.
- Mackeral Islands (if you have a big boat)
- Exmouth plateau – 150 kilometres north of Exmouth (if you have a big boat)
- Exmouth (off the reef in the park)
- Exmouth – Naval Jetty.
- Yardie Creek.
- Exmouth canal jetties – All over the place.
Can you fish in Exmouth Marina?
The town marina itself can offer some fun fishing, with small trevally, queenfish and bream in there, along with some decent cod and cagey mangrove jack. For those who want to get offshore and don’t have their own boat, Exmouth is exceptionally well catered for on the charter and guided fishing front.
Can you fish at Sandy Bay Exmouth?
For a lazy holiday of swimming and relaxing, head to Sandy Bay near Exmouth on the Ningaloo Reef. Located in the Ningaloo Marine Park, Sandy Bay is known for its excellent fishing. Throw in a line from the beach and you’re likely to snare a catch from Ningaloo’s teeming marine population.
Can you catch mud crabs in Exmouth?
Learmonth Jetty is a popular spot for shore anglers looking to access some of the flats action. The small creeks which feed the gulf hide a few barramundi, but are very good for mangrove jack, small queenfish and trevally, bream, cod and there are also some good hauls of mud crabs on offer.
Where can I catch squid in Exmouth?
Learmonth Jetty near Exmouth is one such location where you should always carry a squid jig, as is the long jetty at Busselton. Both these locations will produce squid during the day, however as mentioned before, just on dark is prime time.
Can you fish in Yardie Creek?
Yardie Creek is at the end of Cape Range National Park. Fishing is allowed north from the beach north of the creek. Anglers can target Cod, Bluebone, Coral Trout around the reefs. Trevally and Queenfish also lurk around the reefs and beaches.
Where can you find mud crabs in WA?
In Western Australia there are two species of mud crab. Mud crabs are found in Western Australia’s north-west from Shark Bay to the Northern Territory border. The mud crab species Scylla serrata can grow up to 300 millimetres in shell width and 2.5 kilograms.
Where can I crab in Exmouth?
Top crabbing spots in South Devon
- The Embankment in Dartmouth.
- Exmouth Dock.
- Brixham harbour.
- Stoke Gabriel by the mill pond.
- Dittisham’s pontoon.
- The Quayside in Kingsbridge.
- South Pool pontoon.
- Teignmouth Back Beach on the river.
How far is the continental shelf from Exmouth?
eight kilometres
With the Continental Shelf lying as little as eight kilometres from shore, even small trailerboats have no trouble accessing this superb fishery. Photos by Ben Knaggs. Two distinct runs of sailfish occur through late winter and spring in Exmouth’s inshore waters.
Is it better to stay in Exmouth or Coral Bay?
For those looking for a total beach experience, Coral Bay wins hands down. For those wanting more to do, bushwalks, exploring the national park, nice accommodation and restaurants with a few beach activites tossed in for good measure, Exmouth is the better option.
Are there sharks in Yardie Creek?
The mouth of the river is often open allowing small boats to be loaded off in the creek. Fish that can be caught around the Yardie Creek mouth include Spanish Marckerel, Wahoo, Barracuda, Trevally, Queenies, Tuna, Whiting, Sharks, Mullet, Garfish and Mulloway.
