Question 1

How dangerous are the crocs around Wyndham?

Accepted Answer

Genuinely dangerous. Saltwater crocs inhabit every tidal water around Wyndham — the gulf, the five rivers, the creek mouths and the fringes around Anthon's Landing — and fatal attacks have occurred in the broader Cambridge Gulf system. Don't wade, don't swim, don't clean fish at the bank, don't camp within 50 metres of the water and don't dangle anything off the jetty edge while landing fish. Hire a guide for the rivers if you don't know the system.

Question 2

Can I really catch barramundi from Anthon's Landing?

Accepted Answer

Yes — the Wyndham Port jetty, officially named Anthon's Landing and opened in 2012, is a recognised land-based barra spot along with threadfin salmon, mangrove jack, fingermark and jewfish. The run-out tide either side of the change is prime. Heavy baitcasters with hardbodies, soft plastics or live mullet tight to the pylons is the standard approach. Barramundi are the headline target on the jetty itself.

Question 3

How big are the tides in Cambridge Gulf?

Accepted Answer

Among the largest in Australia — 8–9 metres on a spring tide. The system fishes hardest two hours either side of the turn; the peak run is unworkable in a small boat and slack water is dead. The Five Rivers Lookout on the Bastion Range gives the best visual map of the system before you commit a tinnie.

Question 4

Is it worth the drive from Perth?

Accepted Answer

Only if you have time and gear — the road trip is around 33 hours each way via the Great Northern Highway, longer with stops, and the wet season closes much of it from December through March. Most anglers fly into Kununurra and hire a 4WD for the 90-minute run north to Wyndham. The fishery is genuinely distinct from anything south of the Pilbara, but it is not a casual weekend destination.

Wyndham / Cambridge Gulf (Five Rivers)