Is Applecross Jetty good for kids?

Yes — sealed jetty, railings, playground and BBQs on the foreshore, and a productive but light-tackle fishery. It's one of the better family fishing spots in the Swan.

What's the best time to target flathead at Applecross Jetty?

Early morning on a moving tide, particularly through late spring and summer. Drag a small soft plastic slowly along the sand flats and drop-offs adjacent to the jetty.

Are cobbler legal to keep in the Swan River?

Cobbler are subject to specific Swan-Canning size and bag limits (minimum 430 mm, daily bag 8) and periodic seasonal closures — verify current DPIRD rules before keeping any. The dorsal and pectoral spines deliver a painful sting; handle with care if releasing.

Do I need a fishing licence to fish Applecross Jetty?

Land-based fishing in WA doesn't require a licence for most species. Bag and size limits set by DPIRD apply, and freshwater species (rare in this stretch) require a separate licence.

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Fish Activity

Applecross Jetty (Swan River)

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Low Fish Activity

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Water Temp 17.2°C

Moon Phase waning crescent — 4%

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Activity Forecast

Feeding Windows

Best times to fish based on activity score.

Peak

11:00 pm → 12:00 am

Good

11:00 am → 12:30 pm

1h 30m

First light

6:38 am

Last light

6:07 pm

Sunrise

7:03 am

Sunset

5:42 pm

Moonrise

6:26 am

Moonset

4:23 pm

Low tide

5:00 pm

High tide

8:00 am

Water Temp (°C)

↘ cooling — down 0.6° over the last 3 days

Wed

31 Jul

17.8°

Thu

1 Aug

17.7°

Fri

2 Aug

17.4°

Sat

3 Aug

17.2°

Sun

4 Aug

17.0°

Mon

5 Aug

17.0°

Tue

6 Aug

17.1°

Wed

7 Aug

17.4°

Thu

8 Aug

17.6°

Fri

9 Aug

17.7°

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