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Fishing in Exmouth, Western Australia
Exmouth sits where the continental shelf swings to within a few miles of Ningaloo Reef, putting blue and black marlin, sailfish and yellowfin tuna in easy range of trailer boats and charters alike. The shallow flats of Exmouth Gulf add a genuine sight-casting fishery for permit, bonefish and giant trevally, a combination few destinations anywhere can match.
See live conditions & Bite Score for Exmouth →Best time to fish
Year-round (billfish peak October–April)
Where fish hold
Continental shelf edge minutes from the reef, Ningaloo drop-offs and coral bommies, and the shallow sand and mud flats of Exmouth Gulf
What you can catch in Exmouth
Tactics & tides
Game boats troll and switch-bait the shelf for billfish while popper and stickbait sessions target GTs along the reef; skiffs pole the gulf flats sight-fishing permit and bonefish.
Big tides move bait through the gulf, and the flats fish best on a making tide.
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Fishing in Exmouth: FAQ
What fish can you catch in Exmouth?
Popular targets in Exmouth include Blue Marlin, Black Marlin, Sailfish, Giant Trevally, and 7 more. The mix shifts with the season and conditions.
When is the best time to fish in Exmouth?
The prime season is Year-round (billfish peak October–April). Day to day, the bite is usually best on moving water around dawn and dusk. Big tides move bait through the gulf, and the flats fish best on a making tide.
Where should you fish in Exmouth?
Focus on Continental shelf edge minutes from the reef, Ningaloo drop-offs and coral bommies, and the shallow sand and mud flats of Exmouth Gulf. Game boats troll and switch-bait the shelf for billfish while popper and stickbait sessions target GTs along the reef; skiffs pole the gulf flats sight-fishing permit and bonefish.
How do I know if it's a good day to fish in Exmouth?
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