What fish can you catch at Derby Jetty?

Mulloway, Threadfin Salmon, Barramundi, Catfish, Queenfish. 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 Derby Jetty from the shore?

Yes — Derby Jetty has shore access.

Do I need to check the fishing rules for Derby Jetty?

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 · JETTY · KING SOUND, KIMBERLEY

Derby Jetty.

Derby Jetty is a walk-on platform over deep water in King Sound, Kimberley, with shore access. Anglers target Mulloway, Threadfin Salmon, Barramundi and more. Sourced from the official listing, 9 July 2026.

Spot type

Jetty

Access

Shore

Species

Region

King Sound, Kimberley

Fishing Derby Jetty

Derby Jetty is a famous Kimberley land-based fishing structure and community fishing site. It adds a far-north WA row that is very different from the Perth and south-coast entries.

What's there

MullowayThreadfin SalmonBarramundiCatfishQueenfish

Best conditions: Fish around tidal movement, but plan around Kimberley tides and mud access carefully. Heavy gear and simple rigs suit the jetty better than finesse presentations.

Facilities

Parking

Where it is

-17.29157, 123.60693

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Check the rules first

WA regs SSOT; check DPIRD rules, local jetty access signs and Kimberley tide and safety advice 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 Derby Jetty?: Mulloway, Threadfin Salmon, Barramundi, Catfish, Queenfish. 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 Derby Jetty from the shore?: Yes — Derby Jetty has shore access.
When is the best time to fish Derby Jetty?: Fish around tidal movement, but plan around Kimberley tides and mud access carefully. Heavy gear and simple rigs suit the jetty better than finesse presentations.
Do I need to check the fishing rules for Derby Jetty?: 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 Derby Jetty come from the official source, retrieved 9 July 2026.

Source detail: Recfishwest source discusses Derby Jetty as a community fishing location; coordinate from OpenStreetMap/Nominatim way 76156648.

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

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Other marks around King Sound, Kimberley — species, access and conditions on every page.

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