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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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