What fish can you catch at the Busselton Jetty?
The Busselton Jetty is a legendary fishing spot, producing a wide range of species along its length. Bread and butter species like herring, skippy and squid are most commonly caught, but bigger fare such as samson fish, mulloway, tuna and salmon also turn up at times.
Where can I catch fish in Busselton?
Busselton Jetty
Busselton Jetty is a perennial favourite and a great place to catch smaller fish like herring, skippy and garfish. Locals say one of the best spots on the 1.8km jetty is between 250m and 750m. Tailor and shark can also be found in this area, and stick around at night to try your luck catching squid and mulloway.
Can you catch squid in Busselton?
Busselton Jetty is well known for squid fishing and produces squid all year round. If your going to try your luck for squid target the deeper weed beds or in and around the jetty pylons. The below video provides a great insight into what you can catch.
Can you catch crabs in Busselton?
Crabs July to Feb Drop nets from boat or jetty. Scooping at night. Blueys north of Port Geographe. Best bait Spleen.
Do you have to pay to walk on Busselton Jetty?
Stroll along the jetty is free but for train and underwater observatory will need entrance fees.
Are you allowed to fish off the Busselton Jetty?
Yes, you are definitely allowed to fish off the Busselton jetty.
Do you have to pay to fish from Busselton Jetty?
As long as you have paid for your access to the jetty you’re able to fish day and night, however there are some restrictions from fishing off the end of the jetty (see below).
Can you go on Busselton Jetty at night?
The Jetty structure is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, we only charge the $4 walk entry during operating hours.
When did Busselton Jetty burn down?
December 1999
In December 1999, a fire burnt 65 metres of jetty to the water-line incurring damage totaling $900,000.
Do you need a fishing Licence to fish off the beach in Western Australia?
You do not need a licence to fish from the shore or a jetty, as long as you did not use a boat to get to your fishing location (if you did you require a Recreational fishing from boat licence).
Can you walk Busselton Jetty for free?