Fishing in Bremer Bay
Fishing Tips for Bremer Bay
Bremer Bay offers a fantastic location for all fishing enthusiasts.
With great access for onshore fishing locations and a marina for deep sea fishing, Bremer Bay has it all. Plus fantastic four wheel driving, swimming, spearfishing, snorkelling and lazing around on the beach.
Bremer Bay Beaches Resort Tourist Park is perfectly located near the marina at fisheries beach on Swarbrick Road. The Marina offers boat launching facilities, a service wharf and mooring area for fishing and recreational vessels, plus fish cleaning facilities.
Please Note: Fish cleaning is not permitted in the caravan park or in your accommodation. Please do not dispose of fish offal in any rubbish bins, only at the two fish cleaning stations located at the marina or in town.
At Beaches we provide avid fisho’s with a secure boat parking area, back gate entrance off Point Henry Road with quick and easy access to the marina only 3km away.
At Beaches Kiosk we also sell bait, ice and fishing tackle from Tatey’s Fishing World and we are happy to share any fishing tips for you to enjoy your fishing adventures while in Bremer Bay.
Check out our fishing information below:
Best time to fish
The best time to fish in Bremer Bay depends on the species you are targeting. Salmon run is normally March to May, while mulloway, black bream and whiting can be caught all year round. Squid can be caught, best at night, throughout the year.
Best fishing spots in Bremer Bay
Check out all these locations on our map.
There are many great land based fishing spots in Bremer Bay, including:
Fisheries Marina, Swarbrick Rd – Best for fishing with kids, herring, squid, mixed species
Little Boat Harbour, Point Henry Rd – herring, whiting, squid
Back Beach @ the pipes, Whitetrail Rd – salmon, skippy, herring
Short Beach, Short Beach Rd – skippy, salmon, herring
Banky Beach, Point Gordon Rd – salmon, herring
Flat Rock, Curnoe Drv – herring, squid, whiting
Around Bremer –
2WD Beach Fishing – Point Ann, Cape Riche, Cheynes Beach, Hopetoun.
4WD Beach Fishing – Reef Beach, Fosters Beach, Dillon Bay, Stream Beach, Peppermint Beach, House Beach, Trigelow Beach.
Estuary Fishing – Wellstead Estuary, Pallinup Estuary (Millers Point). Gordon Inlet(4wd).
Fishing Gear
The type of fishing gear you will need depends on the species you are targeting and the fishing spot you choose.
For beach fishing, a surf rod and reel with a variety of lures and baits is a good option, A lighter rod for targeting herring/whiting will ensure a good haul.
For estuary fishing, a lighter rod and reel with smaller lures and baits is more suitable.
Rock fishing requires a sturdy rod and reel with heavy line and tackle.
Using Fresh Bait: Fish in Bremer Bay are used to eating a variety of baitfish, including herring, whitebait, and pilchards. You can buy fresh bait from the Beaches kiosk (pilchards, coral prawns or squid).
Safety
Always be aware of the tides and currents when fishing in Bremer Bay, never turn your back on the ocean. The Southern Ocean can be unpredictable, so it is important to take precautions, especially when rock fishing. Always wear a life jacket and fish with a buddy. Free on loan life jackets are available from Bremer Bay Rural & Hardware.
For up to date fishing information – go to fish.wa.gov.au for all Western Australia’s fishing bag limits & size guides.
Tips:
Target fish at the right time of day: Fish are more active at certain times of day, depending on the species. Salmon are best caught early in the morning or late in the afternoon, while mulloway and squid for example, are more active at night.
Be patient: Fishing is a waiting game. Don’t get discouraged if you don’t catch a fish straight away. Keep casting and eventually you will be rewarded.
Good luck on your fishing adventures in Bremer Bay!
Useful Links:
Bremer Bay Boat Harbour Information
