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Steep Point

Sea, from shore  Australia · 08:15 - 18:45

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

Good 63% The bite right now
Top bet: Black Marlin Active through the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
73%
21°
Sun
76%
21°
Best day
Mon
76%
21°
Tue
68%
20°
Wed
75%
19°
Thu
74%
21°

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.)
26°C
Air temp
22°C
Wind
12 m/s
Pressure
1014 hPa → stable
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:30–09:30 Day 09:30–17:30 Dusk 17:30–19:30

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:45–23:45 Major period 09:45–11:45 Minor period 15:04–16:34 Minor period 04:55–06:25

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
22°
10:00
21°
11:00
21°
12:00
21°
13:00
21°
14:00
21°
15:00
20°
16:00
20°
17:00
20°
18:00
20°
19:00
20°
20:00
20°

Likely catch now (7 species)

Black Marlin
Istiompax indica
63%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
53%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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Coral Trout
Plectropomus leopardus
48%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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King Mackerel
Scomberomorus commerson
42%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Yellowtail Kingfish
Seriola lalandi
37%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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Mangrove Jack
Lutjanus argentimaculatus
27%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Steep Point is a coastal fishing spot in Australia. The fishing here is from the shore.

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

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 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

Steep Point is the westernmost point of mainland Australia. It is located within the Gascoyne region of Western Australia, 670 kilometres (420 mi) north of the state's capital Perth, in the proposed Edel Land National Park. It is also a part of the Shark Bay World Heritage Site. The point was named Steyle Hock by Willem de Vlamingh in 1697.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Steep Point?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Steep Point?

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 Steep Point?

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

What is biting at Steep Point right now?

Right now Black Marlin is the most likely catch, at about 30%.