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Esperance

4.3/5 - (7 votes)
33°52'1.05" S, 121°53'40.48" E

Esperance is the last large town before heading towards the South Australia border. Esperance Fishing Spots are fantastic, with locations that are relatively untouched, and with a four wheel drive it is easy to escape to a remote fishing location. The fishing at Esperance is fantastic from the beach, rocks and not far offshore, with several sheltered boats ramps.

The beautiful Twilight Beach
The beautiful Twilight Beach

Beach fishing Esperance

Beach fishing in Esperance is fantastic when the Salmon are running, they can be targeted all year round, however best times are March to April and September to October during their migration. Esperance also provides great beach fishing for herring, trevally and whiting.

If you fish only one beach in Esperance, Roses beach approximately 34km west of Esperance produces good size Australian Salmon all year round.

Salmon fishing is good all year round with fish from 2-5kg regularly taken, however from September to October and just before Easter the Salmon fishing is even better, and the average size is 5-8kg.

The Herring run follows after the Salmon run, but the Herring fishing is best in Summer around Esperance – Herring are available all year around.

Fishing from the Rocks around Esperance

There is some fantastic rock fishing spots around Esperance, however great care must be taken as large waves frequently smash the coastline. Anchor points are provided at several locations particularly around the western side of Esperance.

Boat Fishing Esperance

There are 2 sheltered good access boat ramps, Esperance Fishing Boat harbour Public Ramp and Bandy Creek Boat Harbour. From here the Recherche Archipelago is not from offshore and the island reefs provide great fishing for Pink, Red and Queen Snapper, King George Whiting and more. Remember the southern oceans can be very dangerous.

Tanker Jetty offers some fantastic fishing in Esperance

Tanker Jetty fishing is rather famous amongst keen anglers in the South West, its structure provides shelter to small prey which attracks many larger fish species including, Herring, Skippy, Whiting and Squid at night.

Fishing Tanker Jetty

Fishing the Tanker Jetty with medium sized lures can produce Bonito, Snook and the occasional Samson fish. During the Australia Salmon run March to May many will be found hanging around the Jetty, cast metal slugs and stickbaits for a fantastic fighting fish.

Stockyards

Good fishing for Salmon, Skippy, Herring, Silver Bream, Whiting and Flathead.

West Beach Esperance

West Beach Esperance beach fishing for Australia Salmon, Skippy, Herring and the odd Mulloway.

Chapmans Point

Chapmans Point fishes well for Australia Salmon, Skippy, Herring and the odd Mulloway.

Salmon Beach produces Salmon fishing from April on
Salmon Beach produces Salmon fishing from April on

Salmon Beach

Named Salmon Beach for a reason, Australian Salmon regularly haunt this beach

Where to go fishing near Esperance?

  • Taylor Street Jetty The jetty has good catch of King George Whiting, Herring and Silver Trevally.
  • Ten Mile Lagoon Australian Salmon, Herring and Skippy, best targeted on metal slugs.
  • Wylie Head Samson Fish and the odd Mulloway from Wylie Head.
  • Stokes Inlet This 6km long inlet produces fantastic Black Bream fishing on soft plastics and small hard body minnows. When the inlet is open fisherman can also target Mulloway, Skippy and the odd Australian Salmon.
  • Thomas River The Thomas River is located in the Cape Aria national park around 80km from Esperance. The beach at Thomas River produces fantastic Salmon fishing during the Salmon season, Easter and September to October is the best time to target them. The beach fishing around Thomas River mouth is also well known for producing Mulloway and skippy.Cape Arid offers some great camping spots within the National Park which provide 4WD only access only to prime fishing spots.Beach launching near Thomas River is also possible where anglers will find Pink Snapper and King George Whiting not far offshore all year round.Salmon fishing is good all year round with fish from 2-5kg regularly taken, however from November to February the Salmon fishing is even better and the average size is 5-8kg.The Herring run follows after the Salmon run however Herrings are available all year around.
  • Point Malcolm Great fishing at Point Malcolm for Salmon, Mulloway and Herring on Slugs.
  • Pasley Island Bottom jig for Groper, Queen Snapper, Red Snapper, Pink Snapper, Cod and King George Whiting.
  • Kennedys Beach 4WD access only. Large herring and big Skippy, Salmon and the odd Mulloway.
  • Alexander Bay Large numbers of Salmon around Easter and September - October. Great rock fishing for Salmon and Herring. Also fishes well for Skippy.
  • Duke of Orleans Bay Great fishing for Bream, Whiting, Salmon and Herring. Can launch a small boat from the beach. Four wheel drive required.
  • Wharton Beach Wharton Beach provides great fishing for salmon all year round, however during Easter and September to October is the best time to target them.
  • Bandy Creek Deep Channels Fish the deep channels and rock wall around Bandy Creek for Black Bream. Since these isn't much current, small vibes and soft plastics work well.
  • Bandy Creek Sight cast Black Bream Sight Cast for bream in the creek, they will take small minnow lures and lightly weighted soft plastics. Bream are washed over the weir almost every year.
  • Chapmans Point Fish for Australia Salmon, Skippy and the odd Mulloway.
  • Tanker Jetty Famous amongst anglers in the South West. Fish the Tanker Jetty with medium sized lures can produce Bonito, Snook and the occasional Samson fish. During the Australia Salmon run March to May many will be found hanging around the Jetty, cast metal slugs and stick-baits for a fantastic fighting fish. Other species include Herring, Skippy, Whiting and Squid at night.  
  • Salmon Beach Good deep channels that fish well, use metal slugs, poppers and sinking stick baits for Australia Salmon all year round.
  • West Beach Esperance West Beach Esperance beach fishing for Australia Salmon, Skippy, Herring and the odd Mulloway.
  • Esperance Stockyards Good fishing for Salmon, Skippy, Herring, Silver Bream, Whiting and Flathead.
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Esperance Fishing Report

Boats The crews who put in the miles and ventured well east of town scored bigger nannygai than those who worked the waters south of Woody Island. The waters east of town... Read more

Fish currently being caught in the Goldfields / Esperance region May, 2017

Australian Salmon Black Bream King George Whiting Pink Snapper Silver Trevally Southern Bluefin Tuna
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Current Rating Esperance May, 2017
3.2/5 - (12 votes)
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Recommended Lures for Esperance

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Roosta Popper 160

$15.99
Suited for the Area.
Good for: Australian Salmon

Laser Pro 120

$12.00
Suited for the Area.
Good for: Australian Salmon

Twisty 70g

Suited for the Area.
Good for: Australian Salmon

Twisty 55g

Suited for the Area.
Good for: Australian Salmon, Giant Herring, Silver Trevally
Bream Lure the Strike Pro Pygmy 2

Pygmy 2 – Strike Pro

$12.99
Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Black Bream

Squidgies Pro Lobby

$9.99
Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Black Bream, Whiting

Squidgies Pro Wriggler – 80mm

$9.99
Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Black Bream
Berkley Gulp! Shrimp 2"

Gulp Shrimp 2″

Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Black Bream

Squidgies Pro Critter 55mm

$9.99
Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Black Bream, Whiting

Bream Prawn Vibe

$12.95
Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Black Bream

Laser Pro 160

$16.99
Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Australian Salmon, Giant Herring
Squidgies Pro Range Wriggler - 65mm

Pro Wriggler – 65mm

$8.95
Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Black Bream

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3 Comments on “Esperance” fishing

  • James Deaken

    says:

    What is the best lure for Australian Salmon around esperance?

    • Luke Van Lathum

      says:

      Any of the halco slices like the twistys work well for salmon. They will also take surface poppers and sinking stick baits, poppers around 10cm.

  • Pendwe

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    Where can you get abalone from?

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