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 23 Oct 2026 · Australia/Perth

Forecast updated 6:01pm AWST

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📍 Jurien Bay (Jetty & Marina Walls)

waxing gibbous · 90%

Weather: Sunny Wind: S 188° · 22 km/h Swell: 3.4 m @ 11 s SW Water: 19.8 °C Pressure: 1020.1 hPa ↓ falling Faces north-west · Offshore: E, SE, S · Onshore: W, NW, N · Forecast wind: offshore

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Medium Fish Activity

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At the day's peak · 9:30 am

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Time of day Morning

Tide Turning

Wind SE 15 km/h

Moon waxing gibbous all day

Water temp 19.8 °C all day

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Activity Forecast

Day Timeline

Major Minor Tide Twilight

First light 5:09 am Last light 7:00 pm

Low 2:00 am High 7:00 am Low 9:00 am Low 1:00 pm High 8:00 pm

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Feeding Windows

Best times to fish based on activity score.

Peak

8:30 am → 11:00 am

2h 30m

Good

4:30 am → 7:30 am

Good

6:30 pm → 8:30 pm

Good

9:30 pm → 11:00 pm

1h 30m

First light

5:09 am

Last light

7:00 pm

Sunrise

5:33 am

Sunset

6:35 pm

Moonrise

3:44 pm

Moonset

3:30 am

Low tide

2:00 am

High tide

7:00 am

Low tide

9:00 am

Low tide

1:00 pm

High tide

8:00 pm

Hourly Wind

High Bite Hours Highlighted

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147°

16 km/h

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130°

14 km/h

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117°

14 km/h

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159°

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Hourly Swell

Easing 3.7 → 3.1 m SW

12am

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3.7 m

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3.7 m

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3.7 m

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3.7 m

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3.6 m

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3.6 m

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3.6 m

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3.3 m

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3.3 m

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3.2 m

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3.2 m

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3.2 m

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3.2 m

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3.2 m

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3.1 m

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Water Temp (°C)

↘ cooling — down 0.7° over the last 3 days

Tue

20 Oct

20.5°

Wed

21 Oct

20.6°

Thu

22 Oct

20.3°

Fri

23 Oct

19.8°

Sat

24 Oct

19.6°

Sun

25 Oct

19.2°

Mon

26 Oct

19.0°

Tue

27 Oct

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Wed

28 Oct

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Thu

29 Oct

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Wind Map

Wind data (text)

Now: 22 km/h S (188°).

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

8:30 am → 11:00 am

2h 30m

Good

4:30 am → 7:30 am

Good

6:30 pm → 8:30 pm

Good

9:30 pm → 11:00 pm

1h 30m

First light

5:09 am

Last light

7:00 pm

Sunrise

5:33 am

Sunset

6:35 pm

Moonrise

3:44 pm

Moonset

3:30 am

Low tide

2:00 am

High tide

7:00 am

Low tide

9:00 am

Low tide

1:00 pm

High tide

8:00 pm

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