Melville Water

Melville Water is a river flowing through Western Australia, Australia. River fishing rewards anglers who learn to read current — fish hold in the seams between fast and slow water, behind rocks and submerged logs, and at the heads and tails of pools. At Melville Water, working a lure or fly down-and-across the current usually outperforms casting straight upstream. Higher water concentrates fish; clear, low water makes them spookier.

Location

-31.9974, 115.8228 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

BluefishBluntnose sixgill sharkSouthern black breamBartail flatheadGoldlined seabreamWestern 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 Bluntnose sixgill shark

  Use heavy tackle and braided line due to the depths where sixgill sharks are typically found; chumming can also help attract them.

• 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 Melville Water.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Melville Water 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 Melville Water.

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