Carbunup River

As a river in Western Australia, Australia, Carbunup River fishes best when the flow is steady and the water is clear enough to see a foot or two down. Anglers who do well at Carbunup River pay attention to small things: the angle of the current, the colour of the water, what's hatching, where the wading birds are working. Fly anglers can match local insect activity; spin anglers can run small spinners or soft plastics through the same lies.

Location

-33.6500, 115.2000 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

BluefishYellowtail GrunterYellow-eye mulletSouthern black breamEastern striped grunterWestern striped grunter

Fishing Techniques

• For Bluefish

  Bluefish are aggressive; use wire leaders to prevent bite-offs and retrieve lures at a fast pace to trigger strikes.

• For Yellowtail Grunter

  Grunter often feed near structure; cast close to snags, rock bars, or mangrove roots to increase your chances of a hookup, use a slow retrieve with occasional pauses.

• For Yellow-eye mullet

  Use berley (ground bait) to attract Yellow-eye mullet to your fishing spot, improving your chances of a successful catch.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Carbunup River.

Plan Your Trip

Planning a trip to Carbunup River? Check current conditions before you go: water level, recent weather, and any local closures. Australia regulations on licences, seasons, and bag limits apply at Carbunup River — confirm them ahead of time.

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