Fishing Adventures in Margaret River

Published on August 1, 2019 On Things to Do in the Margaret River Region

Whether fishing is your outdoor activity of choice, or you’re an occasional angler, or you want to give the sport a relaxing try while on holiday, Margaret River is ideal for family friendly fishing locations.

The region’s waterways are swimming in a variety of favourite species from Abalone to Tailor. A full list of marine life species inhabiting Western Australia waterways can be found at http://www.fish.wa.gov.au/Species/Pages/default.aspx.

You can even enjoy the sport by joining a deep sea charter tour, by dangling a line from a pier or jetty, or just wading into the surf along a quiet stretch of beach and casting out a line.

With so many interesting fishing spots in the Margaret River area it can be hard to decide on where to start looking for your perfect location. We have spoken with some of the local professional fishermen about their favourite family friendly locations within an hour’s drive from Forest Rise, and we offer their recommendations for your consideration.

Fishing Charters and Tours

Legend Charters in Dunsborough is a 20 minute drive from Forest Rise and offers day charters for deep sea fishing. The crew members will help you catch, clean, and prepare your fish to take home. The charter is wheelchair accessible and starts at 6AM and includes breakfast, and both morning and afternoon teas. You can place a booking on their website, or by calling them on 0419 908 742.
Koomal Dreaming & Cape Cultural Tours in Yallingup is a 25 minute drive from Forest Rise and offers daytime fishing tours at Meelup Beach led by a Wadandi Cultural custodian. While walking across the pristine sandy beach and fishing from the coastline, you’ll be enchanted with historical stores of the Wadandi people. You’ll learn how the ancient population sought out, gathered, and hunted their food. You’ll learn how to prepare your fish and how to search for your own salad before enjoying a sit down lunch with your tour guide. Local beers are served with the meal. You can place a booking on their website, or by calling them on 0413 843 426.

If you’re travelling further north, WA Fishing offer a range of charters across multiple locations in Western Australia.

Boat Ramps and Jettys

Abbey Boat Ramp and Jetty in Busselton, WA is a 20 minute drive. It is suitable for all ages and has access to sandy beaches.
Augusta Boat Ramp and Jetty in Augusta, WA is a 1 hour drive. It is suitable for all ages.
Busselton Jetty and Beach in Busselton, WA is a 30 minute drive. It is suitable for older children, has fishing platforms, and is wheelchair accessible. The beach fishing is suitable for all ages.
Canal Rocks Boat Ramp in Yallingup, WA is a 25 minute drive. It is suitable for older children, has a cement ramp, and has sheltered conditions from swells.
Cowaramup Bay Boat Ramp and Beach in Cowaramup, WA is a 20 minute drive. It is suitable for older children. Small boats can only launch during calm conditions.
Old Dunsborough Boat Ramp and Jetty in Dunsborough, WA is a 30 minute drive. It is suitable for older children and is wheelchair accessible.
Gracetown Boat Ramp in Gracetown, WA is a 25 minute drive. It is suitable for older children.
Hamelin Bay Boat Ramp and Beach in Hamelin Bay, WA is a 1 hour drive. Beach fishing is excellent for all ages with calm waters and sheltered areas.
Prevelly Boat Ramp in Prevelly, WA is a 35 minute drive. It is suitable for older children.
Quindalup Boat Ramp, Jetty, and Beach in Quindalup, WA is a 30 minute drive. The boat ramp and beach are suitable for all ages. The jetty is suitable for older children because it is narrow and can be slippery.

Beach Fishing

Boranup Beach in Boranup, WA is a 1 hour drive. The beach fishing is suitable for all ages. Fishing in the deeper channels is suitable for older children.
Bunker Bay in Dunsborough, WA is a 35 minute drive. The beach is accessible using the boardwalk and is suitable for all ages.
Castle Rock in Naturaliste, WA is a 30 minute drive. It has public facilities, a BBQ, picnic areas, and it is suitable for all ages.
Eagle Bay in Naturaliste, WA is a 30 minute drive. This bay is great for both beach and rock fishing, and it is suitable for all ages.
Injidup Point Beach in Yallingup, WA is a 25 minute drive. The best fishing location is the tall sand dune at the southern end of this dramatic beach setting. It can be dangerous during large swells and is suitable for older children.
Kilcarnup Beach in Burnside, WA is a 40 minute drive. This area is slightly remote and is only accessible by 4-wheel drive vehicles and is unpatrolled. You can drive on the white sandy beach. Because of the remote location, it is suitable for older children.
Meelup Beach in Naturaliste, WA is a 30 minute drive. This beach is excellent for both beach and rock fishing, and it is suitable for older children.
Moses Rock Beach in Wilyabrup, WA is a 25 minute drive. This area is slightly remote and is only accessible by 4-wheel drive vehicles. There is a long walk from the parking space to the beach. Because of the remote location, it is suitable for older children.
Point Piquet Beach in Naturaliste, WA is a 30 minute drive. This beach is excellent for both beach and rock fishing, and it is suitable for older children.
Redgate Beach in Redgate, WA is a 40 minute drive. This beach is ideal for Australian Salmon in the day time and for Mulloway at night. Daytime fishing is suitable for all ages. Nighttime fishing is suitable for older children.
Smith Beach in Yallingup, WA is a 20 minute drive. This is a beautiful, long, sandy beach with powerful shore breaks. It is suitable for older children.
Sugarloaf Rock in Naturaliste, WA is a 40 minute drive. This is a favorite local fishing spot accessible to all vehicles. Fishing is only recommended during calm conditions. It is suitable for older children.
Toby’s Inlet in Quindalup, WA is a 20 minute drive. This sandy beach also has a seasonal open river-mouth, and it is suitable for all ages.
Wyadup Rocks in Yallingup, WA is 25 minute drive. This is a location with lots of rock and can be slippery. It is suitable for older children.
Yallingup Beach in Yallingup, WA is a 20 minute drive. This popular beach offers a number of fishing options that include inner tidal pools, a reef, and a beach with rushing waters from a lagoon. Fishing is recommended only on calm days. It is suitable for all ages with close parental attention.

Please note: How you enjoy your holiday fishing adventure is totally a personal decision. Just be sure to get the required recreational fishing license, know the recreational fishing rules, and understand the bag and size limits. You can find the governing rules here.

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