Busselton Jetty
Western Australia · Jetty and bay
At 1.8 km, the longest timber-piled jetty in the southern hemisphere and a genuinely productive land-based platform. The pylons hold squid, skippy and herring, with sambos crashing baitfish out the deep end in summer.
Fishing Busselton Jetty
Anglers know Busselton Jetty as a jetty and bay in Western Australia. The species most people target here are Squid, Skippy, King George Whiting and Samson Fish, and the mix shifts through the year with water temperature and bait movement.
Pylons, shadow lines and the deeper channel at the end of the structure hold the fish. Night and the first hour of light are consistently the best sessions.
On seasonality, year-round; squid best oct–apr — get your trips inside that period and you remove most of the guesswork.
Getting there: Walk-on jetty access (fee applies past the halfway point); ramp nearby.
The single thing that changes results most at Busselton Jetty is the detail locals take for granted — egi in white or natural over the seagrass beds either side of the pylons. Everything else is refinement on top of that.
Local tips
- ▸Egi in white or natural over the seagrass beds either side of the pylons.
- ▸Berley heavily for herring and skippy from the mid-jetty.
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 Busselton Jetty.
Species guides for Busselton Jetty
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
What fish can you catch at Busselton Jetty?
Busselton Jetty holds Squid, Skippy, King George Whiting, Samson Fish. At 1.8 km, the longest timber-piled jetty in the southern hemisphere and a genuinely productive land-based platform. The pylons hold squid, skippy and herring, with sambos crashing baitfish out the deep end in summer.
When is the best time to fish Busselton Jetty?
Year-round; squid best Oct–Apr. 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 Busselton Jetty?
Walk-on jetty access (fee applies past the halfway point); ramp nearby.
Do you need a fishing licence at Busselton Jetty?
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 Busselton Jetty
Closest locations in the directory if Busselton Jetty is blown out or crowded.
- Bunbury and the Leschenault, Western Australia45 km away · also holds skippy
- Augusta and Hardy Inlet, Western Australia77 km away · also holds king george whiting
- Peel–Harvey Estuary, Western Australia119 km away · also holds king george whiting
- Mandurah and the Peel-Harvey Estuary, Western Australia128 km away · also holds king george whiting
- Rottnest Island, Western Australia182 km away · also holds samson fish
- Swan River, Perth, Western Australia191 km away · estuary
What swims here
Species profiles for the fish Busselton Jetty is known for.
- 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
- Arrow SquidSquid jigs under lights at night — best night on open water
Plan this session
- Fish Finder spot mapDepth contours and structure scoring centred on Busselton Jetty (1–8 m).
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