Question 1

Why is the Greenough River mouth a mulloway spot?

Accepted Answer

The river outflow concentrates bait in the surf zone, the gutters either side of the bar are deep enough to hold fish through the tide, and the Southgate Dunes give anglers space to spread out at night. The combination of clean food supply, deeper near-shore water and limited foot traffic produces consistent mulloway from soapies up to genuine quality fish.

Question 2

Is the bar always open?

Accepted Answer

No. The bar opens after rainfall and winter storms and closes back over dry summers. The lower river holds bream regardless, but mulloway and tailor fishing at the mouth itself shifts with the bar — when it is closed the fish hold further out in the surf, and when it is open the bait push is more concentrated. Read the bar each visit.

Question 3

Does the West Coast demersal closure apply here?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cape Burney is in the West Coast Bioregion, so pink snapper, dhufish and the broader demersal mixed bag are subject to the September 2027 closure window and the wider West Coast rules. Check current DPIRD dates before targeting demersals from the south-side rocks.

Question 4

Can I fish the river without a boat?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The lower river is wadable and bank-accessible from the Cape Burney side and produces bream year-round on light spin gear. A boat or kayak helps reach the upstream snags above the bar but is not required for a productive session at the mouth.

Greenough River Mouth (Cape Burney)