Steep Point
Steep Point 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
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
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%.