The beauty of fishing in Bremer Bay is that with such a large number of beaches to choose from you can always find somewhere out of the elements and beaches suitable for families and small children. Please be aware though that rock fishing on the Southern Coast can be very dangerous. Even the most experienced anglers have died due to the unpredictable nature of the sea. Never go rock fishing alone, always carry a safety rope, never walk on black rock and preferably wear an inflating vest. These safety vests can be hired at Bremer Bay Dive and Sport for $5.
Fishing locations:
- Point Anne
- This is an excellent camping ground located within the Fitzgerald River National Park. This area is fantastic for families as it is a sheltered swimming and snorkelling beach. There is also a purpose built whale watching platform to observe these creatures. Fur seals can also be seen here. Salmon and groper can be caught from the slaty end of Point Anne.
- Tooregullup Beach
- Occasional schools of salmon pass within casting range in season. Fishing can be productive when good gutters have formed.
- Trigelow Beach
- This is a sheltered stretch of coast and King George Whiting can be caught in the sand areas near weed and rock.
- House Beach
- Herring and other small fish can be caught here. Squid are also commonly caught here.
- Doubtful Island Bay
- A great camping spot. A sheltered beach that is home to groper and slimy wrasse
- Peppermint Beach
- Great for catching Herring, silver bream and the occasional salmon.
- Bremer Beach
- Great for catching Herring, silver bream and the occasional salmon. This beach is the closest to the town centre, however the far end can only be accessed from the National Park after heavy rains and the esturary opens up to the ocean.
- Wellstead Rocks (Near Johns Cove)
- The flat rock platforms offer the opportunity to catch queen snapper, groper and smaller species of fish.
- Back Beach
- Offers herring, skippy, flathead, silver bream, whiting, garfish, snook, sweep and squid.
- Fishery Beach Marina
- Offers herring, skippy, flathead, silver bream, whiting, garfish, snook, sweep and squid.
- Short Beach
- Offers herring, skippy, flathead, silver bream, whiting, garfish, snook, sweep and squid.
- Point Gordon
- Excellent rock fishing for Samson, yellowtail kings, groper, bonito, salmon and skippy.
- Point Henry
- Excellent rock fishing for Samson, yellowtail kings, groper, bonito, salmon and skippy.
- Dillon Bay
- Salmon, skippy, silber bream and sharks.
- Cape Knob
- Requires a bit of walking for first class rock fishing. Take a rope gaff and a light pack of essentials.
- Fosters
- A very popular beach for catching salmon, skippy and shark.
- Reef Beach
- An excellent channel between the shore and reef, locally known as Shark Alley. When it is salmon season the channel is home to a number of large sharks.
- Wellstead Estuary
- The estuary forms the mouth of the Bremer River and is home to black bream.
- Gardiner River
- Black bream
- Gordon Inlet
- Also home to a number of black bream.
- Fitzgerald River
- There are a number of fishing spots along this river within the Fitzgerald National Park for those that want to explore a little further from town.
- Pallinup River
- A day trip from Bremer, which is usually worth the effort. There are camping grounds at Millers Point located on the Pallinup River for the cost of $5 per night per campsite.
10 Safety Points
- Always go fishing with others
- Inform someone of your whereabouts and time of return
- Read signs that warn of danger along the coast
- Avoid going fishing during big swells and rough seas
- Don't go on black and slippery rocks
- Discuss your emergency plan while you check the area to fish
- Wear a suitable bouyancy vest
- Incorporate flotation into your fishing gear
- Be aware that freak waves can occur at any time
- Know what safety aids are availablr in the area