Busselton and Geographe Bay offer a variety of fishing opportunities, with something for everyone. The most popular species include:

Herring: Herring is another popular bait fish, and can be caught in large schools. Herring are best caught in the winter months
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Garfish: Garfish is a slender fish with long jaws. They are best caught at night, using small baitfish or lures.
Snapper: Snapper are larger fish that can be caught in deeper water. Snapper are best caught in the summer months, using bait or lures.
Mulloway: Mulloway are a large predatory fish that can be caught in deeper water. Mulloway is best caught at night, using bait or lures.

The best fishing opportunities in Busselton and Geographe Bay are from the beach, jetty, and boat.

Beach fishing: Beach fishing is a great way to catch a variety of fish, including whiting, herring, and garfish. The best time to beach fish is at low tide when the fish are more likely to be close to shore.
Jetty fishing: Jetty fishing is another great way to catch a variety of fish, including whiting, herring, garfish, snapper, and mulloway. The Busselton Jetty is a popular spot for jetty fishing and is open 24 hours a day.
Boat fishing: Boat fishing is the best way to target larger fish, such as snapper and mulloway. There are a number of charter companies that operate in Busselton and Geographe Bay and can take you out to fish in the best spots.

To fish in Busselton and Geographe Bay, you will need a recreational fishing licence. You can purchase a licence online. tThe daily bag limit for most species is two fish.

Here are some additional tips for fishing in Busselton and Geographe Bay:

The best time to fish is early in the morning or late in the afternoon.
Use fresh bait or lures.
Be patient and persistent.
Have fun!

A fisherman's paradise!