What fish can you catch at Walpole Town Jetty?

Black Bream, Australian Herring, Flathead, King George Whiting, Mulloway. 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 Walpole Town Jetty from the shore?

Yes — Walpole Town Jetty has shore access. It also fishes well from a boat.

Do I need to check the fishing rules for Walpole Town 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 · WALPOLE AND NORNALUP INLETS

Walpole Town Jetty.

Walpole Town Jetty is a walk-on platform over deep water in Walpole and Nornalup Inlets, with shore and boat and kayak access. Anglers target Black Bream, Australian Herring, Flathead and more. Sourced from the official listing, 9 July 2026.

Spot type

Jetty

Access

Shore + Boat + Kayak

Species

Region

Walpole and Nornalup Inlets

Fishing Walpole Town Jetty

Walpole Town Jetty anchors a sheltered south-coast inlet fishery with shore, ramp and kayak access. It adds a non-ocean WA estuary row south-east of the existing Albany entries.

What's there

Black BreamAustralian HerringFlatheadKing George WhitingMulloway

Best conditions: Use the jetty and inlet edges when wind is low and water clarity is reasonable. Small lures, baits and quiet kayak drifts suit the sheltered inlet better than heavy surf gear.

Facilities

ParkingToiletsBoat_ramp

Where it is

-34.97797, 116.72496

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Check the rules first

WA regs SSOT; check DPIRD rules, inlet access signs and any Walpole-Nornalup marine park zoning 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 Walpole Town Jetty?: Black Bream, Australian Herring, Flathead, King George Whiting, Mulloway. 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 Walpole Town Jetty from the shore?: Yes — Walpole Town Jetty has shore access. It also fishes well from a boat.
When is the best time to fish Walpole Town Jetty?: Use the jetty and inlet edges when wind is low and water clarity is reasonable. Small lures, baits and quiet kayak drifts suit the sheltered inlet better than heavy surf gear.
Do I need to check the fishing rules for Walpole Town 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 Walpole Town Jetty come from the official source, retrieved 9 July 2026.

Source detail: Recfishwest Walpole source covers the inlet fishing destination; coordinate from OpenStreetMap/Nominatim way 219626893.

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

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