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Cape Peron

Sea, from shore  Australia · 08:19 - 18:21

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

Prime 67% The bite right now
Top bet: Black Marlin Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
64%
18°
Best day
Sun
56%
17°
Mon
58%
17°
Tue
52%
16°
Wed
63%
17°
Thu
57%
18°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Heavy rain
Water temp (est.)
22°C
Air temp
16°C
Wind
11 m/s
Pressure
1008 hPa → stable
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:34–09:34 Day 09:34–17:06 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 21:35–23:35 Major period 09:35–11:35 Minor period 14:39–16:09 Minor period 05:00–06:30

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
17°
13:00
17°
14:00
17°
15:00
17°
16:00
17°
17:00
16°
18:00
16°
19:00
16°
20:00
17°

Likely catch now (7 species)

Black Marlin
Istiompax indica
67%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees.
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King Mackerel
Scomberomorus commerson
45%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Yellowtail Kingfish
Seriola lalandi
42%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees.
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Australian Salmon
Arripis trutta
31%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Mangrove Jack
Lutjanus argentimaculatus
29%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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King George Whiting
Sillaginodes punctatus
28%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Cape Peron 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, Mangrove Jack and King George Whiting.

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 Peron is a headland at Rockingham, at the southern end of Cockburn Sound in Western Australia. The cape is locally known as Point Peron, and is noted for its protected beaches, limestone cliffs, reefs and panoramic views. Cape Peron includes the suburb of Peron, and "Point Peron" is the designation of a minor promontory on the south side of the cape's extremity.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Cape Peron?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Cape Peron?

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 Peron?

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

What is biting at Cape Peron right now?

Right now Black Marlin is the most likely catch, at about 40%.