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Sat 21 Mar 2026 · Australia/Perth

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Dawesville Cut

Fishing forecast for Perth · Saturday 21 Mar 2026
Coords: -32.607804, 115.6426858
Bite Score
71
Medium Fish Activity
Summary for 21 Mar 2026

Bite Compass is showing a medium fish activity bite score on 21 Mar 2026. Wind is around NE at 4 km/h. Solunar feeding windows are listed below.

Feeding Windows
Best times to fish based on activity score.
Peak
2:00 pm → 4:30 pm
74
2h 30m
Good
6:30 pm → 9:30 pm
52
3h
Good
9:30 am → 12:00 pm
52
2h 30m
Good
6:30 am → 7:30 am
46
1h
Local Knowledge
Why locals fish this spot

The Cut is a man-made channel connecting the Peel-Harvey Estuary to the Indian Ocean, and the water absolutely rips through on tide changes. That current funnels bait through a narrow corridor, and predators stack up along the edges waiting. When it's running, Dawesville is one of the most productive land-based spots south of Perth.

How to fish this spot

Fish the seams where fast water meets slower water along the channel edges. You'll need enough weight to hold bottom in the current — it runs harder than most people expect. The windows just before and after the tide turns are prime, when fish move into ambush positions along the drop-offs.

Common catches

Mulloway (one of the best land-based jewfish spots in the metro area), tailor, herring, bream, and pelagics when schools of bait flush through the channel.

Access and tips

Respect the current — it's genuinely strong and the edges can be slippery. Wear solid footwear and don't wade out further than you're comfortable. The best fishing is often in the hour either side of the tide turn, not at peak flow.

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