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Cape Leeuwin

Sea, from shore  Australia · 08:26 - 18:19

Cape Leeuwin on the coast in Australia. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Slow 23% The bite right now
Top bet: King Mackerel Water near its preferred 22 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
61%
17°
Tue
54%
15°
Wed
66%
16°
Thu
69%
14°
Best day
Fri
61%
16°
Sat
61%
16°
Sun
55%
17°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
22°C
Air temp
15°C
Wind
10 m/s
Pressure
1012 hPa → stable
Clouds
63.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:41–09:41 Dusk 17:04–19:04

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 23:13–01:13 Major period 11:13–13:13 Minor period 15:59–17:29 Minor period 06:58–08:28

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

04:00
15°
05:00
14°
06:00
14°
07:00
14°
08:00
15°
09:00
15°
10:00
15°
11:00
15°
12:00
15°
13:00
16°
14:00
16°
15:00
16°

Likely catch now (6 species)

King Mackerel
Scomberomorus commerson
23%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees.
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King George Whiting
Sillaginodes punctatus
19%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees.
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Snapper
Chrysophrys auratus
17%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees.
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Yellowtail Kingfish
Seriola lalandi
16%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees.
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Australian Salmon
Arripis trutta
9%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees.
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Black Marlin
Istiompax indica
6%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Cape Leeuwin is a coastal fishing spot in Australia. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include King Mackerel, King George Whiting, Snapper, Yellowtail Kingfish, Australian Salmon and Black Marlin.

King Mackerel fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

A national or regional fishing permit is generally required here. Check the local rules. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Tips right now

Depth The water is colder than the fish like. Fish deep and slow. Look towards deeper water.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

Cape Leeuwin is the most south-westerly mainland point of the Australian continent, in the state of Western Australia.

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More waters nearby

Cape Naturaliste Australia · 94.9 km away Blackwood River Australia · 127.0 km away Collie River Australia · 135.5 km away Frankland River Australia · 180.0 km away Denmark River Australia · 211.6 km away Murray River Australia · 218.0 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Cape Leeuwin?

Popular catches here include King Mackerel, King George Whiting, Snapper, Yellowtail Kingfish, Australian Salmon and Black Marlin.

Do you need a fishing license at Cape Leeuwin?

Usually yes. Most countries require a national or regional fishing permit. Check the local rules via the link on this page.

When is the best time to fish Cape Leeuwin?

King Mackerel fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Cape Leeuwin right now?

Right now King Mackerel is the most likely catch, at about 34%.