Are Salmon Holes really dangerous?

Yes — Salmon Holes and the surrounding rock platforms have killed people. Southern Ocean swell lifts sets without warning. Always wear a life jacket, never fish alone, and watch the water for several minutes before committing to a low position. The salmon are worth it; the risk requires honest respect.

What's different about Albany compared to West Coast spots?

South Coast Bioregion has different demersal rules, different salmon timing (about year-round here, best Feb–May, against a Mar–Jun run on the west coast), and Southern Ocean swell that's bigger and more unpredictable than the Indian Ocean. KGW originated here as a species — the fishery is genuine and historic.

Where do I fish in Albany if the coast is blown out?

King George Sound and Emu Point — both sheltered enough to fish through almost any open-coast weather. The town jetty, marina walls and Emu Point rocks all produce when Salmon Holes is unfishable. Have a plan B every session.

How long is the drive from Perth to Albany?

Around 5 hours via the Albany Highway. Long-weekend trips are common; multi-day stays make most sense for the species variety and weather flexibility. Caravan parks and accommodation in town make it practical as a fishing destination.

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Albany (Emu Point / King George Sound / Salmon Holes)

Mon 12 Oct 2026 · Australia/Perth

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Weather: Cloudy Wind: E 104° · 7 km/h Swell: 2.1 m @ 10 s SW Water: 17.3 °C Pressure: 1026.9 hPa → steady Sheltered water: wind direction matters less here

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At the day's peak · 5:30 am

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Tide Turning

Wind NW 5 km/h

Moon new all day

Water temp 17.3 °C all day

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Activity Forecast

Day timeline

Major Minor Tide Twilight

First light 5:04 am Last light 6:45 pm

Low 5:30 am High 11:30 am Low 2:54 pm High 10:30 pm

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Feeding Windows

Best times to fish based on activity score.

Peak

4:30 am → 6:30 am

Good

6:00 pm → 9:00 pm

Good

12:00 pm → 1:30 pm

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Good

12:30 am → 2:00 am

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First light

5:04 am

Last light

6:45 pm

Sunrise

5:30 am

Sunset

6:20 pm

Moonrise

5:57 am

Moonset

8:08 pm

Low tide

5:30 am

High tide

11:30 am

Low tide

2:54 pm

High tide

10:30 pm

Hourly Wind

High Bite Hours Highlighted

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Hourly Swell

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Water Temp (°C)

→ steady around 17.3°

Fri

9 Oct

17.5°

Sat

10 Oct

17.4°

Sun

11 Oct

17.3°

Mon

12 Oct

17.3°

Tue

13 Oct

17.3°

Wed

14 Oct

17.4°

Thu

15 Oct

17.6°

Fri

16 Oct

17.8°

Sat

17 Oct

18.2°

Sun

18 Oct

18.1°

Wind Map

Wind data (text)

Now: 7 km/h E (104°).

Wind map data: ECMWF HRES (operational), updated every 6 hours. Not for navigation.

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Feeding Windows

Best times to fish based on activity score.

Peak

4:30 am → 6:30 am

Good

6:00 pm → 9:00 pm

Good

12:00 pm → 1:30 pm

1h 30m

Good

12:30 am → 2:00 am

1h 30m

First light

5:04 am

Last light

6:45 pm

Sunrise

5:30 am

Sunset

6:20 pm

Moonrise

5:57 am

Moonset

8:08 pm

Low tide

5:30 am

High tide

11:30 am

Low tide

2:54 pm

High tide

10:30 pm

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