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)

Fri 23 Oct 2026 · Australia/Perth

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

waxing gibbous · 90%

Weather: Cloudy Wind: SW 239° · 22 km/h Swell: 2.5 m @ 10 s SW Water: 17.6 °C Pressure: 1021.4 hPa → steady Sheltered water: wind direction matters less here

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Medium Fish Activity

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At the day's peak · 6:30 pm

Solunar Between windows

Time of day Dusk

Tide Moving

Wind SW 14 km/h

Moon waxing gibbous all day

Water temp 17.6 °C all day

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Activity Forecast

Day Timeline

Major Minor Tide Twilight

First light 4:50 am Last light 6:55 pm

Low 3:36 am High 9:15 am Low 3:12 pm High 9:48 pm

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Feeding Windows

Best times to fish based on activity score.

Peak

6:00 pm → 8:00 pm

Good

3:30 am → 6:30 am

Good

9:00 pm → 11:00 pm

Good

9:00 am → 10:30 am

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First light

4:50 am

Last light

6:55 pm

Sunrise

5:16 am

Sunset

6:29 pm

Moonrise

3:32 pm

Moonset

3:19 am

Low tide

3:36 am

High tide

9:15 am

Low tide

3:12 pm

High tide

9:48 pm

Hourly Wind

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Hourly Swell

Steady ~2.4 m SW

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Wind Map

Wind data (text)

Now: 22 km/h SW (239°).

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

6:00 pm → 8:00 pm

Good

3:30 am → 6:30 am

Good

9:00 pm → 11:00 pm

Good

9:00 am → 10:30 am

1h 30m

First light

4:50 am

Last light

6:55 pm

Sunrise

5:16 am

Sunset

6:29 pm

Moonrise

3:32 pm

Moonset

3:19 am

Low tide

3:36 am

High tide

9:15 am

Low tide

3:12 pm

High tide

9:48 pm

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