When does the Moore River sandbar open?

Typically after heavy winter rain when river flow exceeds beach buildup — usually June through September. Outside the open window, the river sits as a long lagoon. Bar state dictates the fishery: closed for upstream bream, open for mouth tailor and mulloway.

Where do I fish for bream at Guilderton?

The river itself, upstream from the bar — work timber snags, rock walls and deeper holes with small hardbodies or soft plastics. Two formal fishing platforms (Silver Creek and Stephens Crescent boardwalk) suit anglers who don't want to wade or kayak. Kayaks help reach the skinnier upstream pockets.

Are there facilities at Guilderton?

Yes — caravan park, general store, tavern, public toilets, BBQs and beach showers in town. Among the better-equipped remote coastal villages on the Indian Ocean Drive. Caravan parking fills on long weekends; book ahead.

Why are Moore River bream protected?

They're among the slowest-growing bream populations in WA. Standard size and bag limits apply but the local convention is to take only what you'll eat and release the rest. Sustainable practice protects the long-term fishery.

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Guilderton (Moore River Mouth)

Fri 09 Oct 2026 · Australia/Perth

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📍 Guilderton (Moore River Mouth)

waning crescent · 5%

Weather: Unavailable Swell: 3.5 m @ 10 s SW Water: 19.2 °C Faces south-west · Offshore: N, NE, E · Onshore: S, SW, W

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Low Fish Activity

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At the day's peak · 11:00 pm

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Time of day Night

Tide Moving

Moon waning crescent all day

Water temp 19.2 °C all day

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Activity Forecast

Day timeline

Major Minor Tide Twilight

First light 5:22 am Last light 6:49 pm

Low 2:10 am High 8:30 am Low 1:50 pm High 8:30 pm

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Feeding Windows

Best times to fish based on activity score.

Peak

10:30 pm → 12:00 am

1h 30m

Good

5:00 am → 6:30 am

1h 30m

Good

6:30 pm → 8:00 pm

1h 30m

First light

5:22 am

Last light

6:49 pm

Sunrise

5:46 am

Sunset

6:24 pm

Moonrise

4:44 am

Moonset

5:08 pm

Low tide

2:10 am

High tide

8:30 am

Low tide

1:50 pm

High tide

8:30 pm

Hourly Swell

Easing 3.6 → 3.1 m SW

12am

3.6 m

@ 10 s

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Heavy

1am

3.7 m

@ 10 s

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Heavy

2am

3.8 m

@ 10 s

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Heavy

3am

3.9 m

@ 10 s

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Heavy

ground

4am

3.9 m

@ 10 s

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Heavy

ground

5am

4.0 m

@ 10 s

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Heavy

ground

6am

4.0 m

@ 10 s

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Heavy

ground

7am

3.9 m

@ 11 s

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Heavy

ground

8am

3.9 m

@ 11 s

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Heavy

ground

9am

3.8 m

@ 10 s

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Heavy

ground

10am

3.8 m

@ 10 s

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Heavy

ground

11am

3.7 m

@ 10 s

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Heavy

ground

12pm

3.5 m

@ 10 s

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Heavy

ground

1pm

3.4 m

@ 10 s

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Heavy

2pm

3.2 m

@ 10 s

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Heavy

3pm

3.3 m

@ 10 s

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Heavy

4pm

3.3 m

@ 10 s

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Heavy

ground

5pm

3.4 m

@ 11 s

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Heavy

ground

6pm

3.4 m

@ 11 s

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Heavy

ground

7pm

3.3 m

@ 11 s

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Heavy

ground

8pm

3.3 m

@ 11 s

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Heavy

ground

9pm

3.2 m

@ 11 s

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Heavy

ground

10pm

3.2 m

@ 11 s

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Heavy

ground

11pm

3.1 m

@ 11 s

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Heavy

ground

Water Temp (°C)

→ steady around 19.2°

Tue

6 Oct

19.1°

Wed

7 Oct

19.2°

Thu

8 Oct

19.2°

Fri

9 Oct

19.2°

Sat

10 Oct

19.2°

Sun

11 Oct

19.2°

Mon

12 Oct

19.1°

Tue

13 Oct

19.1°

Wed

14 Oct

19.1°

Thu

15 Oct

19.2°

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Wind data (text)

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Feeding Windows

Best times to fish based on activity score.

Peak

10:30 pm → 12:00 am

1h 30m

Good

5:00 am → 6:30 am

1h 30m

Good

6:30 pm → 8:00 pm

1h 30m

First light

5:22 am

Last light

6:49 pm

Sunrise

5:46 am

Sunset

6:24 pm

Moonrise

4:44 am

Moonset

5:08 pm

Low tide

2:10 am

High tide

8:30 am

Low tide

1:50 pm

High tide

8:30 pm

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