Can you really catch pink snapper from the Jurien Bay Jetty?

Yes — Jurien Bay is one of the few places in WA where land-based pink snapper is a genuine target rather than a rare bycatch, and it stayed open when boat-based demersal fishing in the West Coast Bioregion closed until spring 2027. Shore anglers keep a 2-fish mixed demersal bag. Fish the deeper end of the new jetty with whole fresh squid or large bait fillets on heavy gear.

What's the West Coast demersal closure?

Boat-based recreational demersal fishing in the West Coast Bioregion — Kalbarri to Augusta — is closed until spring 2027, replacing the old mid-Oct to mid-Dec annual closure. It applies to boats and kayaks only. Land-based fishers can take demersals year-round on a 2-fish mixed bag, outside spawning closures like Cockburn Sound snapper; land-based spearfishing for dhufish is not permitted.

Where are the Jurien Bay Marine Park sanctuary zones?

East of Boullanger Island, the shallow reef/seagrass between North Head and Sandy Point, and towards North Head from Sandy Point. Check the DBCA Jurien Bay Marine Park Visitor Guide before casting anywhere near these zones — they're no-take and clearly marked.

How long does the drive from Perth take?

About 2.5–3 hours up the Indian Ocean Drive. Last reliable fuel is Lancelin if heading straight up. Caravan parks and accommodation in town make weekend trips practical; the marine park rewards multi-day visits.

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Jurien Bay (Jetty & Marina Walls)

Fri 16 Oct 2026 · Australia/Perth

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📍 Jurien Bay (Jetty & Marina Walls)

waxing crescent · 24%

Weather: Sunny Wind: SW 239° · 17 km/h Swell: 1.5 m @ 8 s SW Water: 20.2 °C Pressure: 1015.3 hPa ↓ falling Faces north-west · Offshore: E, SE, S · Onshore: W, NW, N · Forecast wind: onshore

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High Fish Activity

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At the day's peak · 5:00 am

Solunar Major window

Time of day Dawn

Tide Moving

Wind E 9 km/h

Moon waxing crescent all day

Water temp 20.2 °C all day

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Activity Forecast

Day Timeline

Major Minor Tide Twilight

First light 5:16 am Last light 6:54 pm

Low 9:30 am High 11:00 pm

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Feeding Windows

Best times to fish based on activity score.

Peak

3:30 am → 6:30 am

Good

4:00 pm → 8:00 pm

Good

8:30 am → 10:00 am

1h 30m

First light

5:16 am

Last light

6:54 pm

Sunrise

5:40 am

Sunset

6:30 pm

Moonrise

9:04 am

Moonset

11:55 pm

Low tide

9:30 am

High tide

11:00 pm

Hourly Wind

High Bite Hours Highlighted

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Hourly Swell

Building 1.0 → 1.9 m SW

12am

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1.1 m

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4am

1.1 m

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1.2 m

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6am

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1.4 m

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1.4 m

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10am

1.4 m

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11am

1.5 m

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12pm

1.5 m

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1.5 m

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2pm

1.5 m

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1.5 m

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1.5 m

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1.5 m

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6pm

1.5 m

@ 8 s

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7pm

1.5 m

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1.5 m

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9pm

1.6 m

@ 8 s

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Moderate

10pm

1.8 m

@ 9 s

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Moderate

11pm

1.9 m

@ 10 s

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Moderate

Water Temp (°C)

↗ warming — up 0.7° over the last 3 days

Tue

13 Oct

19.5°

Wed

14 Oct

19.7°

Thu

15 Oct

19.9°

Fri

16 Oct

20.2°

Sat

17 Oct

20.4°

Sun

18 Oct

20.6°

Mon

19 Oct

20.7°

Tue

20 Oct

20.7°

Wed

21 Oct

20.4°

Thu

22 Oct

20.0°

Wind Map

Wind data (text)

Now: 17 km/h SW (239°).

Wind map data: ECMWF HRES (operational), updated every 6 hours. Not for navigation.

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Feeding Windows

Best times to fish based on activity score.

Peak

3:30 am → 6:30 am

Good

4:00 pm → 8:00 pm

Good

8:30 am → 10:00 am

1h 30m

First light

5:16 am

Last light

6:54 pm

Sunrise

5:40 am

Sunset

6:30 pm

Moonrise

9:04 am

Moonset

11:55 pm

Low tide

9:30 am

High tide

11:00 pm

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