Where on Cape Naturaliste do I fish for salmon?

Bunker Bay rocks and Yallingup ocean side are the autumn migration headline spots (March–June). Eagle Bay and Meelup occasionally hold smaller schools. Cast 30–40g metals through working schools; the cape's geography means schools push past predictable interception points.

Can I fish for pink snapper from the rocks?

Bunker Bay and Rocky Point ledges have historically produced pink snapper in the cooler months (May–September) outside the annual demersal closure. Boat-based recreational demersal fishing in the West Coast Bioregion is now in extended recovery closure to September 2027 — verify current land-based rules and species closures with DPIRD before targeting snapper. Heavy gear, fresh whole baits, calm conditions and patience are the formula when the fishery is open.

Are there marine park rules at Cape Naturaliste?

Yes — Ngari Capes Marine Park covers the cape with several no-take sanctuary zones. Check the DBCA Marine Park Visitor Guide before fishing anywhere unfamiliar. Boundaries are signed but verify before each session.

How long does the drive from Perth take?

Around 3 hours via the South Western Highway and Bussell Highway. Long-weekend trips are common; the cape rewards multi-day visits because of the variety of fisheries (Geographe Bay flats, Bunker Bay rocks, Yallingup ocean side).

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Cape Naturaliste (Dunsborough / Bunker Bay)

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📍 Cape Naturaliste (Dunsborough / Bunker Bay)

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Weather: Sunny Wind: W 248° · 9 km/h Swell: 2.6 m @ 9 s W Water: 18.4 °C

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At the day's peak · 5:30 pm

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Time of day Dusk

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Wind SW 6 km/h

Moon waxing crescent all day

Water temp 18.4 °C all day

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Activity Forecast

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Feeding Windows

Best times to fish based on activity score.

Peak

4:30 pm → 7:00 pm

2h 30m

Good

7:00 am → 8:00 am

First light

6:53 am

Last light

5:58 pm

Sunrise

7:20 am

Sunset

5:32 pm

Moonrise

10:20 am

Moonset

10:56 pm

High tide

1:30 am

High tide

9:00 am

Low tide

6:30 pm

Hourly Wind

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Water Temp (°C)

↗ warming — up 0.5° over the last 3 days

Thu

16 Jul

17.9°

Fri

17 Jul

18.4°

Sat

18 Jul

18.4°

Sun

19 Jul

18.4°

Mon

20 Jul

18.5°

Tue

21 Jul

18.4°

Wed

22 Jul

18.3°

Thu

23 Jul

18.2°

Fri

24 Jul

18.0°

Sat

25 Jul

18.2°

Wind Map

Wind data (text)

Now: 9 km/h W (248°).

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 pm → 7:00 pm

2h 30m

Good

7:00 am → 8:00 am

First light

6:53 am

Last light

5:58 pm

Sunrise

7:20 am

Sunset

5:32 pm

Moonrise

10:20 am

Moonset

10:56 pm

High tide

1:30 am

High tide

9:00 am

Low tide

6:30 pm

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