What fish can you catch at Dunsborough 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 Dunsborough Artificial Reef from the shore?

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

Do I need to check the fishing rules for Dunsborough 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 · GEOGRAPHE BAY

Dunsborough Artificial Reef.

Dunsborough Artificial Reef is structure holding reef fish in Geographe Bay, 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

Geographe Bay

Fishing Dunsborough Artificial Reef

Dunsborough Artificial Reef sits north-east of Old Dunsborough Boat Ramp and Quindalup. It is a well-documented south-west reef that can support Fishare pages for Geographe Bay, Dunsborough and Busselton-area offshore fishing.

What's there

Samson FishPink SnapperYellowtail KingfishSkippyMullowayBaldchin GroperFlatheadKing George WhitingSquid

Best conditions: Use the centre point as the start of a six-cluster search in Geographe Bay, then set drifts or anchor beside the reef according to wind and current. It is close enough to local ramps to suit small boats, but still needs careful weather judgment.

Where it is

-33.56603, 115.16633

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Check the rules first

WA regs SSOT; check DPIRD rules, local marine zones 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 Dunsborough 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 Dunsborough Artificial Reef from the shore?: No — Dunsborough Artificial Reef is a boat-access spot. You need a vessel to fish it.
When is the best time to fish Dunsborough Artificial Reef?: Use the centre point as the start of a six-cluster search in Geographe Bay, then set drifts or anchor beside the reef according to wind and current. It is close enough to local ramps to suit small boats, but still needs careful weather judgment.
Do I need to check the fishing rules for Dunsborough 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 Dunsborough Artificial Reef come from the official source, retrieved 8 July 2026.

Source detail: Official WA DPIRD page provides centre-point coordinate 33 33.962 S, 115 9.980 E, depth and ramp-distance context. 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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