What fish can you catch at Bunbury Artificial Reef?

Samson Fish, Pink Snapper, Yellowtail Kingfish, Skippy, Mulloway, Baldchin Groper, Flathead, King George Whiting, Squid. Species listed are those the source records for this spot — seasons and what is actually biting change through the year, so check the current forecast before you go.

Can you fish Bunbury Artificial Reef from the shore?

No — Bunbury Artificial Reef is a boat-access spot. You need a vessel to fish it.

Do I need to check the fishing rules for Bunbury Artificial Reef?

Yes. Bag limits, size limits and closures change and are set by the Western Australia fisheries authority — always check the current rules before you keep a fish. Fishare's Western Australia regulations page tracks them.

WA · REEF · BUNBURY OFFSHORE

Bunbury Artificial Reef.

Bunbury Artificial Reef is structure holding reef fish in Bunbury offshore, with boat access. Anglers target Samson Fish, Pink Snapper, Yellowtail Kingfish and more. Sourced from the official listing, 8 July 2026.

Spot type

Reef

Access

Boat

Species

Region

Bunbury offshore

Fishing Bunbury Artificial Reef

Bunbury Artificial Reef was part of WA's first south-west artificial reef trial. The official centre point and Recfishwest species information make it a strong structured mark for the Geographe Bay and Bunbury offshore map layer.

What's there

Samson FishPink SnapperYellowtail KingfishSkippyMullowayBaldchin GroperFlatheadKing George WhitingSquid

Best conditions: Fish it as a cluster field west-south-west of port, with drifts planned around wind and current. Anchoring alongside the reef and creating a controlled berley line is safer and more productive than anchoring directly over the modules.

Where it is

-33.30833, 115.59833

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Check the rules first

WA regs SSOT; check DPIRD rules, local navigation constraints and demersal requirements before fishing.

Bag limits, size limits and closures are set by the Western Australia fisheries authority and change through the year. Fishare tracks the current rules on the WA fishing regulations page — check it before you keep a fish.

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Bunbury Artificial Reef?: Samson Fish, Pink Snapper, Yellowtail Kingfish, Skippy, Mulloway, Baldchin Groper, Flathead, King George Whiting, Squid. Species listed are those the source records for this spot — seasons and what is actually biting change through the year, so check the current forecast before you go.
Can you fish Bunbury Artificial Reef from the shore?: No — Bunbury Artificial Reef is a boat-access spot. You need a vessel to fish it.
When is the best time to fish Bunbury Artificial Reef?: Fish it as a cluster field west-south-west of port, with drifts planned around wind and current. Anchoring alongside the reef and creating a controlled berley line is safer and more productive than anchoring directly over the modules.
Do I need to check the fishing rules for Bunbury Artificial Reef?: Yes. Bag limits, size limits and closures change and are set by the Western Australia fisheries authority — always check the current rules before you keep a fish. Fishare's Western Australia regulations page tracks them.

Source & verification

Details for Bunbury Artificial Reef come from the official source, retrieved 8 July 2026.

Source detail: Official WA DPIRD page provides centre-point coordinate 33 18.500 S, 115 35.900 E and reef type. Species and method detail cross-checked against Recfishwest artificial reefs guide.

Conditions change. Access closes, sand moves and structure shifts — check locally before you travel a long way.

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