Nornalup Inlet

Set on the coast in Western Australia, Australia, Nornalup Inlet rewards anglers who time their session around the tide rather than the time of day. Dawn or dusk on a rising tide is usually the high-percentage window. Nornalup Inlet sees a mix of resident species and seasonal migrants, so anglers who fish it regularly track which species are showing each month and adjust rigs accordingly.

Location

-35.0108, 116.7284 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Skipjack trevallySouthern yellowtail amberjackAustralasian snapperKing George whiting

Fishing Techniques

• For Skipjack trevally

  Look for Skipjack Trevally near reefs and rocky areas, as they often hunt smaller baitfish in these locations, try using a fast retrieve.

• For Southern yellowtail amberjack

  When fishing structure, use a heavier leader to prevent break-offs, as yellowtail will often run hard into rocks or reefs.

• For Australasian snapper

  Use berley (chum) to attract snapper to your fishing spot and hold them there, increasing your chances of a successful catch.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Nornalup Inlet.

Plan Your Trip

Fishing Nornalup Inlet usually starts the day before — checking weather, tide or river-flow data, and confirming your licence is valid for Western Australia. Conditions in Australia can shift quickly, and a quick pre-trip review saves a lot of wasted travel.

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