Cockburn Sound
Cockburn Sound on the coast in Australia. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
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
Likely catch now (7 species)
About the fishing here
Cockburn Sound is a coastal fishing spot in Australia. The fishing here is from the shore.
Popular catches here include Mangrove Jack, King Mackerel, King George Whiting, Yellowtail Kingfish, Snapper and Australian Salmon.
Mangrove Jack fishing is usually best around Nov-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
Fishing permit
You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:
About this water
Cockburn Sound is an inlet of the Indian Ocean on the coast of Western Australia. It extends from the south of the mouth of the Swan River at Fremantle for about 25 kilometres (16 mi) to Point Peron near Rockingham. The total area of the sound is about 100 square kilometres (39 sq mi).
Read more on Wikipedia →Map
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Cockburn Sound?
Popular catches here include Mangrove Jack, King Mackerel, King George Whiting, Yellowtail Kingfish, Snapper, Australian Salmon and Black Marlin.
Do you need a fishing license at Cockburn Sound?
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 Cockburn Sound?
Mangrove Jack fishing is usually best around Nov-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
What is biting at Cockburn Sound right now?
Right now Mangrove Jack is the most likely catch, at about 54%.