When is blue swimmer crab season at Coodanup?

The Peel-Harvey crab season runs 1 December – 31 August each year (closed 1 September – 30 November). Peak productivity is typically December through April. Specific dates and bag limits change — always check DPIRD before setting nets. Minimum size is 127 mm across the carapace.

Can you wade-fish at Coodanup?

Yes — the flats are the headline land-based feature. Wade out at first light on a rising tide with small surface lures or light bait rigs for yellowfin whiting. Watch for stingrays and check DPIRD algal bloom advisories before fishing.

What's the best lure for whiting on the Peel flats?

Small surface lures (bent minnow style) worked across the shallow flats at first light on a rising tide. The visual takes are part of the appeal. Lightly weighted prawn baits on a long-shank #6 paternoster also work well for less-confident anglers.

Are cobbler legal to keep at Coodanup?

Cobbler are subject to seasonal closures and bag limits set by DPIRD; check current rules before keeping any. The dorsal and pectoral spines deliver a painful sting — handle by the line and snip the hook close on any release.

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