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Exmouth Gulf

Sea, from shore  Australia · 08:03 - 18:50

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

Fair 40% The bite right now
Top bet: Giant Trevally Water near its preferred 25 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
74%
22°
Tue
79%
22°
Best day
Wed
75%
22°
Thu
74%
22°
Fri
74%
22°
Sat
74%
22°
Sun
74%
22°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
25°C
Air temp
19°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1016 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:18–09:18 Dusk 17:35–19:35

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 23:17–01:17 Major period 11:17–13:17 Minor period 16:38–18:08 Minor period 06:26–07:56

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

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19°
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18°
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Likely catch now (7 species)

Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
40%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees.
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Mangrove Jack
Lutjanus argentimaculatus
38%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 25 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Barramundi
Lates calcarifer
33%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Coral Trout
Plectropomus leopardus
20%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 25 degrees.
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King Mackerel
Scomberomorus commerson
19%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Snapper
Chrysophrys auratus
14%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Exmouth Gulf is a coastal fishing spot in Australia. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Giant Trevally, Mangrove Jack, Barramundi, Coral Trout, King Mackerel and Snapper.

Giant Trevally 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 temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

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

About this water

Exmouth Gulf is a gulf in the north-west of Western Australia. It lies between North West Cape and the main coastline of Western Australia. It is considered to be part of the Pilbara Coast and Northwest Shelf, and the Carnarvon Basin geologic formation. It was named after Edward Pellew, 1st Viscount Exmouth by Phillip Parker King in 1818.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Exmouth Gulf?

Popular catches here include Giant Trevally, Mangrove Jack, Barramundi, Coral Trout, King Mackerel, Snapper and Black Marlin.

Do you need a fishing license at Exmouth Gulf?

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 Exmouth Gulf?

Giant Trevally fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Exmouth Gulf right now?

Right now Giant Trevally is the most likely catch, at about 31%.