Why is Scarborough Beach so popular?

It's a long, exposed surf beach with cafes, pubs, surf clubs and hotels within walking distance — Perth's premier beach destination. As a fishery, the gutters that carve out close to shore concentrate bait and predators reliably.

When is the best time to fish Scarborough Beach?

Dawn and dusk on the tide change after a swell event has carved defined gutters. March through June for salmon and tailor. Land breeze keeps it fishable until the seabreeze swings round; afternoon seabreezes shut the beach down by mid-morning in summer.

Can I fish Scarborough during patrolled swimming hours?

No, not in patrolled swim zones — they're signed. Dawn and dusk fishing happens outside swim hours and is the standard local approach. The beach is long enough to find space away from swim zones any time.

What's the best lure for Scarborough Beach?

30–40g metals on a fast retrieve through gutters for tailor and salmon. Ganged-hook mulies for static bait fishing for tailor. Walk the beach to find a defined gutter close to shore before deciding which approach to use.

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Peak

7:30 pm → 9:30 pm

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6:30 am → 7:30 am

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6:45 am

Last light

6:01 pm

Sunrise

7:11 am

Sunset

5:36 pm

Moonrise

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Now: 3 km/h NE (55°).

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Feeding Windows

Best times to fish based on activity score.

Peak

7:30 pm → 9:30 pm

Good

6:30 am → 7:30 am

First light

6:45 am

Last light

6:01 pm

Sunrise

7:11 am

Sunset

5:36 pm

Moonrise

12:56 pm

Moonset

2:48 am

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