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General Family Fishing
For families the best place to fish in Kalbarri
is between the Rivermouth (Chinamans) and anywhere up the River.
What you might catch within
this area
Black Bream can be
caught from the Rivermouth all the way to Murchison House Station (approx 15km)
, you should always try fishing for Bream around structure (Jetty , Overhangs) ,
best baits for Black Bream are Boney Herring , River Prawns and Squid.
Black Bream MINIMUM Size is 25cm
Mulloway can also be
caught from the Rivermouth all the way to Murchison House Station (approx 15km)
, there is no special way to fish for the Murchison River Mulloway as the
average size of these Mulloway (Soapies) are about 35-45cm , baits to use are
Squid , Mullet and Boney Herring.
Mulloway MINIMUM Size is 50cm
Whiting
are caught in the shallows of the river , sometimes they are right at your feet
, best spots to try for Whiting is around the Kalbarri Boat Hire shallows with a
bit of Bloodworm as bait on a small hook and light line
Mud Crabs
and Blue Manna Crabs can generally be caught
throughout the lower reaches of the Murchison River , both species do favour
structure (Jetties & Pens).
baits to use for both species include oily fish frames / heads with the likes of
Tuna and Mullet , spleen is also a favorite with crabs as a bait.
Mud Crab MINIMUM Size is 150mm & only 5
Mud Crabs per person
Blue Manna Crab MINIMUM Size is 127mm & only 10 Blue Manna Crabs per person
permitted or 20 per Boat if 2 or more persons onboard , you are only allowed 10
nets per person or 10 per boat
Kristian Collins with a decent Green Mud
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