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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Best times to fish based on activity score.

Sunrise

7:01 am

Sunset

7:58 pm

Moonrise

10:15 pm

Moonset

11:24 am

Nearby spots

Bunbury Koombana Bay (Inner Harbour / The Plug / Casuarina Boat Harbour) 5.1 km
Bunbury Back Beach (Geographe Bay) 6.6 km
Wellington Dam (Collie) 30.4 km

Species at this spot

Black Bream
Western School Whiting
Yellowfin Whiting
Flathead
Australian Herring
Mulloway (Jewfish)
Cobbler
Tailor

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