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Cape Naturaliste

Sea, from shore  Australia · 08:25 - 18:21

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

Good 65% The bite right now
Top bet: Black Marlin Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
58%
18°
Sun
57%
17°
Mon
58%
17°
Tue
54%
17°
Wed
56%
17°
Thu
68%
17°
Best day

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
16°C
Wind
12 m/s
Pressure
1007 hPa → stable
Clouds
81.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:40–09:40 Day 09:40–17:06 Dusk 17:06–19:06

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:37–23:37 Major period 09:37–11:37 Minor period 14:38–16:08 Minor period 05:07–06:37

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

09:00
16°
10:00
16°
11:00
16°
12:00
16°
13:00
16°
14:00
16°
15:00
16°
16:00
16°
17:00
17°
18:00
16°
19:00
15°
20:00
16°

Likely catch now (6 species)

Black Marlin
Istiompax indica
65%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees.
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King Mackerel
Scomberomorus commerson
43%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Yellowtail Kingfish
Seriola lalandi
41%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees.
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Australian Salmon
Arripis trutta
30%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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King George Whiting
Sillaginodes punctatus
27%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Snapper
Chrysophrys auratus
17%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

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

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

Black Marlin fishing is usually best around Oct-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day 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

Timing This is a prime window for black marlin at the day. Fish hard 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:

About this water

Cape Naturaliste is a headland in the south western region of Western Australia at the western edge of the Geographe Bay. It is the northernmost point of the Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge, which was named after the cape. The Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park, the Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse and the Cape to Cape hiking track were also named after this location.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Cape Naturaliste?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Cape Naturaliste?

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 Naturaliste?

Black Marlin fishing is usually best around Oct-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Cape Naturaliste right now?

Right now Black Marlin is the most likely catch, at about 43%.