When is crab season at Leschenault?

The Leschenault blue swimmer crab closed season is 1 September – 30 November. Crab legally outside that window — December through August — with a minimum size of 127 mm across the carapace. Always check current DPIRD rules and bag limits before setting nets.

Where's the best section of Leschenault for bream?

Around any structure — boat ramp pylons, fallen timber, rock walls, and weed edges. The Australind end is quieter for wade anglers; the Koombana end has more accessible structure but more boat traffic. Both produce year-round.

Is Leschenault Estuary good for kids fishing?

Yes — sealed foreshore paths, calm sheltered water, accessible boat ramps for crab netting, and a productive light-tackle fishery suit families. The Australind end is quieter and easier with younger kids.

Are there algal bloom advisories for Leschenault?

Periodically yes — DWER and DPIRD issue advisories when blooms affect the estuary. Check current advisories before consuming fish or crabs. The estuary fishes well for catch-and-release; eat-and-keep depends on current advisories.

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Leschenault Estuary (Bunbury)

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Weather: Sunny Wind: E 88° · 14 km/h Water: 16.9 °C

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Wind E 14 km/h — Light

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Water Temp 16.9°C

Moon Phase waxing crescent — 9%

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Peak

3:30 pm → 5:30 pm

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6:30 pm → 7:30 pm

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9:30 pm → 10:30 pm

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11:00 am → 12:00 pm

Sunrise

8:19 am

Sunset

6:17 pm

Moonrise

11:16 am

Moonset

9:51 pm

High tide

11:00 am

Low tide

10:00 pm

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