Torbay Inlet

Set on the coast in Western Australia, Australia, Torbay 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. Torbay 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

-35.0358, 117.6778 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Chinook salmonSouthern black bream

Fishing Techniques

• For Chinook salmon

  Vary your retrieve speed and depth until you find what the fish are responding to, as their preferences can change daily.

• For Southern black bream

  Use light line and fluorocarbon leaders for stealth, as black bream can be easily spooked in clear water.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Torbay Inlet.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Torbay Inlet 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 Torbay Inlet.

Nearby Spots in Western Australia

See all fishing spots in Western Australia →

Other Fishing Regions in Australia