Is Point Peron safe to fish?

On the upper platforms in manageable swell with proper footwear, yes. The lower ledges wash without warning in big swell — never fish them in heavy seas, and never alone in the dark. Always watch sets for several minutes before committing to a low position.

When does Point Peron fish best for salmon?

March through June at dawn and dusk in calm to moderate conditions. The wash zone is the ambush spot — cast 30–40g metals on a fast retrieve through the white water. Easterly mornings with clean water produce best.

Can I fish Point Peron with kids?

No — the rocks are uneven, slippery and exposed to swell. The platforms are not kid-friendly. Switch to nearby Palm Beach Jetty, Rockingham Jetty or Mangles Bay for family-suitable fishing.

What's the catch difference between Point Peron and Mangles Bay?

Point Peron is rock platform fishing — bigger fish in the wash, more salmon and tailor potential. Mangles Bay is sheltered bay fishing — KGW, bream, snapper (in season), squid over seagrass. Different fisheries 5 minutes apart on the same headland.

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Weather: Sunny Wind: E 83° · 6 km/h Water: 18.3 °C

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Wind E 6 km/h — Light

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Water Temp 18.3°C

Moon Phase waxing crescent — 9%

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Peak

2:30 pm → 7:30 pm

Good

8:30 pm → 10:00 pm

1h 30m

Good

4:00 am → 5:30 am

1h 30m

Good

10:00 am → 11:00 am

First light

6:49 am

Last light

5:46 pm

Sunrise

7:17 am

Sunset

5:19 pm

Moonrise

10:13 am

Moonset

8:52 pm

Low tide

8:00 pm

High tide

11:00 am

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