Lake Richmond

Lake Richmond is a saltwater spot in Western Australia, Australia, and the kind of place where tide does most of the work. The hours either side of high water tend to be the most productive on the coast here. At Lake Richmond, structure — reefs, drop-offs, headlands, harbour walls — concentrates baitfish, and predators follow. A good local rule: if the bait isn't where you expect it to be, the fish won't be either.

Location

-32.2860, 115.7150 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

BluefishWhite trevallyStriped mulletGoldlined seabreamWestralian jewfishCommon carp

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 White trevally

  White trevally often school, so locate the school and work it thoroughly. Vary retrieve speeds to see what they prefer.

• For Striped mullet

  Use a slow, steady retrieve when using lures, as mullet are not aggressive strikers; Chumming with bread can concentrate mullet in an area.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Lake Richmond.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Lake Richmond should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Western Australia before the trip. A quick weather check the morning of helps too — wind direction in particular can make or break a session at a spot like Lake Richmond.

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