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)

Tue 20 Oct 2026 · Australia/Perth

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📍 Guilderton (Moore River Mouth)

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Weather: Unavailable Swell: 2.5 m @ 10 s SW Water: 19.4 °C Faces south-west · Offshore: N, NE, E · Onshore: S, SW, W

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At the day's peak · 7:00 pm

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Time of day Dusk

Tide Slack

Moon first quarter all day

Water temp 19.4 °C all day

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Activity Forecast

Day timeline

Major Minor Tide Twilight

First light 5:09 am Last light 6:57 pm

High 12:30 am Low 12:30 pm

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Feeding Windows

Best times to fish based on activity score.

Peak

6:30 pm → 8:30 pm

Good

5:00 am → 8:30 am

3h 30m

Good

12:30 pm → 1:30 pm

Good

2:00 am → 2:30 am

30m

First light

5:09 am

Last light

6:57 pm

Sunrise

5:33 am

Sunset

6:32 pm

Moonrise

12:45 pm

Moonset

1:58 am

High tide

12:30 am

Low tide

12:30 pm

Hourly Swell

Building 2.0 → 2.8 m SW

12am

2.0 m

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Moderate

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2am

2.0 m

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ground

3am

2.1 m

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ground

4am

2.1 m

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5am

2.2 m

@ 10 s

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6am

2.2 m

@ 10 s

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7am

2.3 m

@ 10 s

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8am

2.4 m

@ 10 s

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9am

2.4 m

@ 10 s

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10am

2.4 m

@ 10 s

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ground

11am

2.5 m

@ 10 s

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ground

12pm

2.5 m

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ground

1pm

2.6 m

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2pm

2.6 m

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ground

3pm

2.7 m

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4pm

2.7 m

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5pm

2.8 m

@ 11 s

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6pm

2.8 m

@ 11 s

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7pm

2.9 m

@ 11 s

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ground

8pm

2.9 m

@ 11 s

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ground

9pm

2.9 m

@ 10 s

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ground

10pm

2.9 m

@ 10 s

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11pm

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@ 10 s

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Water Temp (°C)

→ steady around 19.4°

Sat

17 Oct

19.5°

Sun

18 Oct

19.6°

Mon

19 Oct

19.5°

Tue

20 Oct

19.4°

Wed

21 Oct

19.4°

Thu

22 Oct

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23 Oct

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24 Oct

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26 Oct

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Feeding Windows

Best times to fish based on activity score.

Peak

6:30 pm → 8:30 pm

Good

5:00 am → 8:30 am

3h 30m

Good

12:30 pm → 1:30 pm

Good

2:00 am → 2:30 am

30m

First light

5:09 am

Last light

6:57 pm

Sunrise

5:33 am

Sunset

6:32 pm

Moonrise

12:45 pm

Moonset

1:58 am

High tide

12:30 am

Low tide

12:30 pm

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