Fishing Spots ＞ Australia W (WA)
GT/Billfish/Tuna/Wahoo/Snapper/Grouper
2 captains listed · casting available · sea category. A spot in Exmouth / Ningaloo (WA) (Australia W (WA)) targeting GT/Billfish/Tuna/Wahoo/Snapper/Grouper. Check the tide, captains and recent catches, then contact them directly via public social accounts. Access, climate and lodging are in the details below.
Book / contact the captain directly Peak Sportfishing Adventures ›Exmouth sits at the tip of WA's North West Cape, the gateway to Ningaloo Reef. The nearest airport is Learmonth Airport (LEA), about 36 km south of town. Qantas operates daily direct flights from Perth (about 1 hour 50 minutes). From the airport, shuttle bus, rental car, or transfer are available. By road it is about 1,250 km from Perth, a roughly 13-15 hour drive.
| From | Route | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perth | By air PER→LEA (Qantas direct) | About 1 hour 50 minutes | Daily flights. After arriving at LEA, cover the roughly 36 km to town by shuttle/rental car/transfer |
| Perth | By road (via NW Coastal Hwy, self-drive) | About 13-15 hours | Distance about 1,250 km. One overnight stop recommended. Via Coral Bay |
| Learmonth Airport (LEA) | Shuttle bus/rental car/airport transfer | About 30-40 minutes | About 36 km from the airport to central Exmouth. Transfers to Coral Bay are also available |
Coordinates: -21.93, 114.13（Open in Google Maps）
GT/Billfish/Tuna/Wahoo/Snapper/Grouper
GT (giant trevally) can be targeted year-round, but the cooler April-August period is especially good. Billfish are in high season during the warm September-May; sailfish are seen in numbers along the Ningaloo coast in August-September and in Exmouth Gulf in October-December. Blue marlin peak in October-March, and black marlin in March-August.
◎ peak: Oct–Dec · ○ in season: year-round
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The signature game here is topwater along the edge of Ningaloo Reef, casting poppers for GT, red bass, coral trout, and queenfish. GT can be targeted year-round, but the clear, calm water of late winter is an especially good window. Black, striped, and blue marlin generally peak from Oct-Dec.
Full how-to & tackle on each species page：GT Billfish Tuna Wahoo
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Hot, dry desert climate. The annual average is about 24.5°C, with low annual rainfall of about 233 mm. Summer (December-February) is very hot with highs around 34°C, while winter (June-August) is pleasant with highs of 24-25°C. The sun is strong year-round, so light clothing and sun protection are essential.
| Month | Avg ℃ | High ℃ | Low ℃ | Clothing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 34 | 27 | Midsummer. Light, breathable clothing. Hat, sunscreen, and water are essential | |
| 31 | 34 | 27 | Hottest period. Short sleeves and shorts. Strong sun protection essential | |
| 30 | 34 | 27 | Lingering heat. Light summer clothing. Strong sun during the day | |
| 27 | 31 | 23 | Easing slightly. Mainly short sleeves. A light layer for mornings and evenings | |
| 25 | 28 | 22 | Pleasant. Short sleeves plus a light long-sleeve top. Cooler mornings and evenings | |
| 21 | 24 | 19 | Onset of winter. Short sleeves possible during the day; long sleeves and a light jacket morning and evening | |
| 21 | 24 | 18 | Coolest period. Long sleeves plus a jacket. Cold mornings and evenings | |
| 22 | 25 | 18 | Winter. Short sleeves possible during the day; long sleeves and a jacket morning and evening | |
| 23 | 27 | 19 | Spring. Mainly short sleeves; a light long-sleeve top morning and evening | |
| 25 | 29 | 20 | Warmth returns. Short sleeves. Sun protection | |
| 27 | 31 | 22 | Onset of summer. Light summer clothing. Sunscreen essential | |
| 30 | 34 | 26 | Midsummer. Light, breathable clothing. Hat, water, and sun protection |
| Class | Property | Price (approx) | Highlights | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-end | Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef | About 1,125-1,580 AUD/night and up (all-inclusive, covering all meals, open bar, and national park entry fee) | Eco-luxury safari tents inside Cape Range National Park, right in front of the World Heritage Ningaloo Reef. With private wooden deck | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| High-end | Mantarays Ningaloo Beach Resort | About 440 AUD/night (guide for upper-tier ocean-view room) | Exmouth's only beachfront resort, facing Town Beach. Infinity pool, restaurant and bar on site | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| High-end | Exmouth Escape Resort | About 190 AUD/night and up (one-bedroom) / about 282 AUD/night | 4.5-star self-catering resort. Close to Town Beach, large outdoor pool, with the popular Whalers Restaurant on site | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Standard | RAC Exmouth Cape Holiday Park | About 173-259 AUD/night (cabin guide) | Within 1 km of the town center. Family-friendly, with self-catering cabins and sites, two pools, a playground, BBQ, and a games room | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Standard | Ningaloo Lodge Exmouth | About 165 AUD/night (double) | 3-star motel. Shared kitchen and pool, in a convenient location within walking distance of shops and cafes | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Standard | Potshot Hotel Resort | About 76-86 AUD/night and up (budget double) | Town center, within walking distance of shops and bars. A casual resort with a pool and an on-site restaurant | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Budget | Potshot Hotel Resort（ドミトリー） | About 32 AUD/night and up (dormitory) | Great location in the town center. A backpacker dormitory for budget-focused stays | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Budget | RAC Exmouth Cape Holiday Park（キャンプ／カラバンサイト） | — | Budget option with caravan and camp sites. Well-equipped shared facilities such as a pool and BBQ | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Budget | Ningaloo Lodge Exmouth（共用設備利用） | About 165 AUD/night | Low to mid price range with a shared kitchen and pool. Near the town center, easy to keep costs down by self-catering | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Name | Cuisine | Budget | Highlights | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whalers Restaurant | Seafood / Steak | — | A popular spot renowned for local seafood and steak. Inside Exmouth Escape Resort; reservations recommended in peak season | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Mantaray's Bar & Brasserie | Seafood / Ocean view | — | Inside Mantarays Ningaloo Beach Resort. Fresh local seafood and ocean views. Signature prawn bucket, fresh oysters, and Shark Bay scallops | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| EGFC Clubhouse Sports Bar and Restaurant | Casual / Seafood | — | A casual spot bustling with locals. Fresh oysters, fish tacos, and goldband snapper. Sunset views over the boats | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Blue Lips Fish and Chips | Fish & chips | — | Thew Street. Serves generous portions of fresh local seafood such as goldband snapper | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| The Social Society | Cafe | — | An art space focused on local ingredients and sustainability. Signature tahini and maple banana pancakes | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Bamboo | Cafe / Sushi | — | A Japanese-style sushi cafe. Some of Exmouth's best coffee, tuna sushi, chickpea salad, and a vegan acai bowl | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Adrift Cafe | Cafe | — | A relaxed, quintessentially Exmouth atmosphere. Simple, high-quality cafe fare made with local ingredients | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Whalebone Brewing Company | Brewery / Pizza | — | 27 Patterson Way, 12:00-22:00. A family-run craft brewery. Wood-fired pizza with local prawns, a kids' area, and live music | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
Nearby spots easy to combine into one trip (straight-line distance). See the map above for locations.