Albany and King George Sound
Western Australia · Sound and offshore
A deep, sheltered sound ringed by granite headlands, with blue water only a short run away. Sambos hold on the shipwrecks, whiting cover the sand patches, and tuna arrive with the autumn cold water.
Fishing Albany and King George Sound
Albany and King George Sound sits in Western Australia and fishes as a sound and offshore. The species most people target here are King George Whiting, Samson Fish, Southern Bluefin Tuna and Snapper, and the mix shifts through the year with water temperature and bait movement.
Structure and current edges hold the fish offshore. Mark bait on the sounder first and only then start drifting or anchoring up-current of it.
Timing matters: year-round; tuna mar–aug. Plan around that window rather than chasing a single good report.
Getting there: Emu Point and Princess Royal Harbour ramps; extensive land-based rock platforms.
The single thing that changes results most at Albany and King George Sound is the detail locals take for granted — jig the Perth and Cheynes wrecks for samson fish. Everything else is refinement on top of that.
Local tips
- ▸Jig the Perth and Cheynes wrecks for samson fish.
- ▸Salmon run the beaches from Cheynes to Cape Riche through autumn.
Check current closures, marine park zoning and licence requirements with the relevant state fisheries authority. Conditions on tidal and offshore water change quickly — always check the forecast and tell someone your plans.
Licences and rules
Western Australia sets its own licence requirements, size and bag limits and closed seasons, and they change through the year. Confirm the current position with Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development — Fisheries before you fish Albany and King George Sound.
Species guides for Albany and King George Sound
- King George Whiting — Australia's premier southern table fish — a seagrass specialist that rewards light gear, fresh bait and a well-placed berley trail.
- Samson Fish — A brutal deep-water amberjack that grows huge off Western Australia and fights like a freight train.
- Southern Bluefin Tuna — The blue-water prize of southern Australia — long-range, seasonal and worth every early start.
- Snapper — Australia's best-loved offshore table fish, found from shallow inshore reef to deep continental structure.
Frequently asked questions
What fish can you catch at Albany and King George Sound?
Albany and King George Sound holds King George Whiting, Samson Fish, Southern Bluefin Tuna, Snapper. A deep, sheltered sound ringed by granite headlands, with blue water only a short run away. Sambos hold on the shipwrecks, whiting cover the sand patches, and tuna arrive with the autumn cold water.
When is the best time to fish Albany and King George Sound?
Year-round; tuna Mar–Aug. As a rule, the hours either side of a tide change and the dawn and dusk bite windows produce the most fish here.
How do you access Albany and King George Sound?
Emu Point and Princess Royal Harbour ramps; extensive land-based rock platforms.
Do you need a fishing licence at Albany and King George Sound?
A Recreational Fishing from Boat Licence is required for boat-based fishing. Separate licences cover rock lobster, abalone, marron, net fishing and freshwater angling. Confirm current rules with Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development — Fisheries before you fish.
Nearby waters to Albany and King George Sound
Closest locations in the directory if Albany and King George Sound is blown out or crowded.
- Walpole and Nornalup Inlet, Western Australia107 km away · also holds king george whiting
- Augusta and Hardy Inlet, Western Australia263 km away · also holds king george whiting
- Bunbury and the Leschenault, Western Australia281 km away · also holds snapper
- Busselton Jetty, Western Australia281 km away · also holds king george whiting
- Peel–Harvey Estuary, Western Australia337 km away · also holds king george whiting
- Mandurah and the Peel-Harvey Estuary, Western Australia343 km away · also holds king george whiting
What swims here
Species profiles for the fish Albany and King George Sound is known for.
- SnapperSoft plastics — best dawn, dusk and the tide change
- Southern Bluefin TunaTrolled skirts and divers — best early morning around shelf lines and bait schools
- King George WhitingLight paternoster rigs with squid — best slack water either side of the tide change
- Samson FishKnife jigs — best dawn on a tide change
- Pink SnapperWhole squid — best dawn, dusk and after dark
- Golden SnapperSoft plastics — best night and the hour either side of the tide change
- Queen SnapperBaits on deep reef — best tide change during daylight
- Crimson SnapperDeep baits — best tide change on deep shoals
Plan this session
- Fish Finder spot mapDepth contours and structure scoring centred on Albany and King George Sound (3–60 m).
- Bite times calculatorTide and moon windows for Western Australia so you fish Albany and King George Sound on moving water.
- Catch logLog sessions at Albany and King George Sound and build your own pattern over a season.
- Guided chartersLocal skippers who run Western Australia trips if you'd rather learn the water with a guide.
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