What fish can you catch at Esperance Cooper Reef?

Queen Snapper, Breaksea Cod, Skippy, Harlequin Fish, Pink Snapper, Tuna, Bonito, Australian Salmon, Samson Fish, King George Whiting. 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 Esperance Cooper Reef from the shore?

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

Do I need to check the fishing rules for Esperance Cooper 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 · ESPERANCE OFFSHORE

Esperance Cooper Reef.

Esperance Cooper Reef is structure holding reef fish in Esperance offshore, with boat access. Anglers target Queen Snapper, Breaksea Cod, Skippy and more. Sourced from the official listing, 8 July 2026.

Spot type

Reef

Access

Boat

Species

Region

Esperance offshore

Fishing Esperance Cooper Reef

Cooper Reef is Esperance's community-backed artificial reef close to Bandy Creek Boat Ramp. It adds a south-coast WA reef pin with official coordinates and a clear species story from the local artificial-reef program.

What's there

Queen SnapperBreaksea CodSkippyHarlequin FishPink SnapperTunaBonitoAustralian SalmonSamson FishKing George Whiting

Best conditions: Use the official centre point to find the module field south-east of Bandy Creek, then drift baits, jigs or soft plastics over the area. Trolling around the bait and working weighted baits in a berley trail suit the exposed south-coast setting.

Where it is

-33.87106, 121.98057

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Check the rules first

WA regs SSOT; check DPIRD rules, south-coast 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 Esperance Cooper Reef?: Queen Snapper, Breaksea Cod, Skippy, Harlequin Fish, Pink Snapper, Tuna, Bonito, Australian Salmon, Samson Fish, King George Whiting. 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 Esperance Cooper Reef from the shore?: No — Esperance Cooper Reef is a boat-access spot. You need a vessel to fish it.
When is the best time to fish Esperance Cooper Reef?: Use the official centre point to find the module field south-east of Bandy Creek, then drift baits, jigs or soft plastics over the area. Trolling around the bait and working weighted baits in a berley trail suit the exposed south-coast setting.
Do I need to check the fishing rules for Esperance Cooper 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 Esperance Cooper Reef come from the official source, retrieved 8 July 2026.

Source detail: Official WA DPIRD page provides centre-point coordinate 33 52.2638 S, 121 58.834 E, depth and location. 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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