Jurien Bay, Cervantes and Green Head fishing spots
The Turquoise Coast towns of Jurien Bay, Cervantes and Green Head sit inside Jurien Bay Marine Park, where offshore reefs shelter shallow lagoons. Jurien's jetty and marina give squid, herring, crabs and the odd pink snapper; beaches and the Hill River mouth hold tailor and mulloway. Spanish mackerel turn up in the warmer months. Sanctuary zones are scattered through the park, so check the map before you fish.
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6 spots here, all fished from land, plus 5 public boat ramps. Seasons follow our Mid West species list for Western Australia. Positions are a guide only, not for navigation.
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Spots at a glance
| Spot | Type | Fished from | Water | Marine park |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Dynamite Bay (Green Head) | Bay | Land-based | Bay, estuary or river | Jurien Bay Marine Park |
| 2. Sandy Cape (beaches north of Jurien) | Beach | Land-based | Ocean coast | Jurien Bay Marine Park |
| 3. Jurien Bay Boat Harbour | Breakwall | Land-based | Bay, estuary or river | Jurien Bay Marine Park |
| 4. Jurien Bay Jetty | Jetty | Land-based | Bay, estuary or river | Jurien Bay Marine Park; no-take zone nearby |
| 5. Hill River mouth | Estuary | Land-based | Bay, estuary or river | Jurien Bay Marine Park |
| 6. Cervantes town beach (Ronsard Bay) | Beach | Land-based | Bay, estuary or river | Jurien Bay Marine Park |
1. Dynamite Bay (Green Head)
- Type
- Bay · bay, estuary or river
- Access
- Land-based. Two minutes' drive or a short walk from Green Head town; car park at the bay.
- What's good here
- In season in October: Australian herring, tailor and yellowfin whiting.
- Best tide
- Not confirmed for this spot yet.
- Best wind
- Sheltered by the encircling headland in most winds.
- Note
- Small, almost enclosed bay ringed by low cliffs: an easy family cast for herring and whiting, with tailor at dawn and dusk. Local spot information is sparse.
- Safety
- Rock ledges around the bay edge are slippery. Popular swimming beach: fish away from swimmers.
- Zone
- In the park's general use waters; no sanctuary zone found within 2.5 km. Shore line fishing is allowed everywhere in the park except sanctuary zones. Guide only, not for navigation: check wa.gov.au map (PDF).
- Map
- -30.06960, 114.96370 · Open in Google Maps (position: Dynamite Bay, Composite Gazetteer of Australia)
- Forecast
- Forecast for this spot
2. Sandy Cape (beaches north of Jurien)
- Type
- Beach · ocean coast (beach or rocks)
- Access
- Land-based. Sandy Cape Recreation Park (DBCA campground) about 12 km north of Jurien; gravel and sand access.
- What's good here
- Peak in October: mulloway. Also in season: tailor, Australian herring and yellowfin whiting.
- Best tide
- Not confirmed for this spot yet.
- Best wind
- Easterly (offshore) mornings; afternoon southerlies are strong in summer. Faces W.
- Note
- The beaches north of Jurien Bay give tailor, herring and whiting, and mulloway over a metre in the deeper gutters after dark. Coordinate is the gazetted cape.
- Safety
- Soft sand: deflate tyres and carry recovery gear. Rips in the surf gutters.
- Zone
- Fisherman Islands special purpose (scientific reference) area lies about 1.1 km offshore; sanctuary zones elsewhere in the park. Guide only, not for navigation: check wa.gov.au map (PDF).
- Map
- -30.18420, 114.99170 · Open in Google Maps (position: Sandy Cape, Composite Gazetteer of Australia)
- Forecast
- Forecast for this spot
3. Jurien Bay Boat Harbour
- Type
- Breakwall · bay, estuary or river
- Access
- Land-based. Marina car park beside the town; public ramp inside the harbour.
- What's good here
- In season in October: Australian herring, southern calamari and pink snapper. Now and then: blue swimmer crab.
- Best tide
- Not confirmed for this spot yet.
- Best wind
- Fishable in most winds; outer walls best in light easterlies. Faces W.
- Note
- Crabs, herring and squid inside the marina, and the outer walls are worth a cast for pink snapper after a blow (41 cm minimum, land-based only).
- Safety
- Outer wall rocks are uneven and slippery. Busy ramp and channel: keep lines clear of boats.
- Zone
- General use waters; Boullanger Island sanctuary zone lies about 3 km south-west. Guide only, not for navigation: check wa.gov.au map (PDF).
- Map
- -30.28900, 115.04340 · Open in Google Maps (position: Jurien Boat Harbour, Composite Gazetteer of Australia)
- Forecast
- Forecast for this spot
4. Jurien Bay Jetty
- Type
- Jetty · bay, estuary or river
- Access
- Land-based. Town foreshore, parking at the jetty.
- What's good here
- Peak in October: mulloway. Also in season: southern calamari, Australian herring, pink snapper and samsonfish.
- Best tide
- Not confirmed for this spot yet.
- Best wind
- Fishable in most conditions; calm evenings for squid. Faces W.
- Note
- The town jetty is a squid favourite, with herring year-round and a few pink snapper, mulloway and samsonfish each year for anglers who put in the time.
- Safety
- Keep clear of swimmers and divers around the jetty. Wet decking can be slippery.
- Zone
- No-take zone nearby. General use waters. Boullanger Island sanctuary zone (no fishing) is about 1.6 km west. Guide only, not for navigation: check wa.gov.au map (PDF).
- Map
- -30.30230, 115.03600 · Open in Google Maps (position: Jurien Bay Jetty, Composite Gazetteer of Australia)
- Forecast
- Forecast for this spot
5. Hill River mouth
- Type
- Estuary · bay, estuary or river
- Access
- Land-based. Sand track access south of Jurien Bay; 4WD recommended.
- Best tide
- Not confirmed for this spot yet.
- Best wind
- Calm or easterly conditions for the beach; the river is sheltered. Faces W.
- Note
- Seasonal river mouth south of town: black bream in the river, mulloway and tailor (and sharks) off the beach at the mouth.
- Safety
- The mouth opens and closes with the seasons. Soft sand tracks.
- Zone
- The Hill River special purpose (scientific reference) area starts about 1.5 km south: shore line fishing is allowed there, but check the order for boat rules. Guide only, not for navigation: check wa.gov.au map (PDF).
- Map
- -30.38960, 115.05090 · Open in Google Maps (position: Hill River, Composite Gazetteer of Australia)
- Forecast
- Forecast for this spot
6. Cervantes town beach (Ronsard Bay)
- Type
- Beach · bay, estuary or river
- Access
- Land-based. Town beach with foreshore parking; ramps at the maritime facility and Thirsty Point.
- What's good here
- In season in October: Australian herring, yellowfin whiting and tailor.
- Best tide
- Not confirmed for this spot yet.
- Best wind
- Easterly mornings; it is a kite and windsurf spot in strong southerlies. Faces WNW.
- Note
- Sheltered town beach behind the offshore reefs: herring and whiting by day, tailor early and late. Local spot information is sparse.
- Safety
- Kite and windsurf riders use the bay in strong winds. Shallow reef patches when wading.
- Zone
- General use waters; Nambung Bay sanctuary zone is several km south near Hansen Bay. Guide only, not for navigation: check wa.gov.au map (PDF).
- Map
- -30.49760, 115.06410 · Open in Google Maps (position: Cervantes Beach, Composite Gazetteer of Australia)
- Forecast
- Forecast for this spot
Boat ramps
5 public boat ramps are listed for Jurien Bay, Cervantes and Green Head, with positions from Public Boat Ramps (DOT-033). Lanes, parking and tide access are as the data says: check them on the day.
| Ramp | Notes | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Jurien Bay boat ramp (marina) | Sealed, 4 lanes, 3 finger jetties, inside the boat harbour (DoT data). | -30.28990, 115.04617 Google Maps |
| Cervantes boat ramp | Unsealed, 1 lane, 1 finger jetty (DoT data). | -30.49198, 115.06901 Google Maps |
| Cervantes (Thirsty Point) boat ramp | Unsealed, 1 lane (DoT data). | -30.50885, 115.06501 Google Maps |
| Green Head boat ramp | Unsealed, 1 lane, 1 finger jetty (DoT data). | -30.06228, 114.96617 Google Maps |
| Leeman (Thomas St south) boat ramp | Unsealed, 1 lane (DoT data); Leeman is about 14 km north of the marine park. | -29.94499, 114.97801 Google Maps |
What's biting here in October?
In peak season at Jurien Bay, Cervantes and Green Head in October: mulloway and black bream. Of the 19 species our Mid West list has for this part of the coast, 2 peak in October 2026 and 11 more are in season.
Peak in October: mulloway and black bream.
Also in season: Australian herring, tailor, yellowfin whiting, southern calamari, pink snapper, samsonfish, silver trevally, school whiting, tarwhine, yellowtail kingfish and Spanish mackerel.
Closed now for some fishing only: pink snapper (closed to boat and kayak fishing, until spring 2027).
Out of season in October: mahi mahi (best Jan–Apr).
Seen now and then, so not rated: blue swimmer crab, King George whiting, Western Australian salmon, southern bluespotted flathead and WA dhufish.
Seasons are closure-aware: a species is never listed as in season, for the area or at a spot, while it is closed there; a closure for part of the area says where. Species links go to our South East Queensland species guides, with Queensland's limits: Western Australia's own size and bag limits are on the official rules page.
Can you fish here? Rules and safety
No licence for shore fishing. Recreational Fishing from Boat Licence (RFBL) for any fishing from or using a powered boat: $40/yr, half price concession (DPIRD, Oct 2026). Separate $50 licences for rock lobster, abalone and netting. Licence details. Size and bag limits and closed seasons apply: Western Australia's limits (checked 9 Oct 2026).
Rules at Jurien Bay, Cervantes and Green Head
- Jurien Bay Marine Park sanctuary zones (e.g. Boullanger Island, North Head, Pumpkin Hollow, Nambung Bay, Wedge Island): no fishing. Shore line fishing is allowed elsewhere; boat line fishing only in general use, puerulus monitoring and aquaculture zones.
- West Coast demersal closure (16 Dec 2025 until DPIRD reopens it, planned spring 2027): no demersal scalefish (pink snapper, dhufish, baldchin, cods etc.) from boats or kayaks; shore and jetty line fishing stays open, mixed bag 2.
- Pink snapper minimum size is 41 cm north of Lancelin.
Marine parks and no-take zones
The zone notes here name Jurien Bay Marine Park. A no-take zone starts close to Jurien Bay Jetty: its zone note says where. Zones are a guide only, not for navigation: check the official maps before you fish.
Safety at Jurien Bay, Cervantes and Green Head
- Strong summer southerly sea breezes build steep chop by midday.
- Offshore reefs break heavily: know the passages before running them.
- Sea lions use the islands: keep your distance.
Western Australia: official links
Read the official forecast and warnings in the Bureau of Meteorology's own words: WA coastal and local waters forecast map and current warnings.
Boating: Western Australia boating safety and lifejacket rules. Lifejackets: Powered boats <4.8m: everyone wears L100+ when >400m offshore in unprotected waters. >=4.8m there: children 1-12 wear L100+. PWC: always. Paddle craft <4.8m: wear L50S+ >400m offshore.
Heading out on the water? Log on and off with Marine Rescue WA (Volunteer Marine Rescue Service, DFES). Log on and off by marine radio with the local marine rescue group every trip, or use the Log on Log off (LOLO) feature in the DECKEE app, which notifies Marine Rescue WA.
Marine parks and closed areas: DPIRD - marine protected areas and fishing, WA recreational fishing rules site (interactive MPA maps) and Australian Marine Parks (North-west and South-west networks).
- Water Police HF watch: Water Police monitor HF 4125, 6215 and 8291 kHz 24/7; VHF 16/67 Perth metro only. More.
Western Australia's official rules: size and bag limits and closed seasons and areas (checked 9 Oct 2026).
Emergency: 000 (112 from mobiles) · VHF channel 16 for distress.
Nearby fishing areas
- Lancelin, Ledge Point and Guilderton (about 104 km south)
- Geraldton and Dongara (about 166 km north)
- Rottnest Island (Wadjemup) (about 196 km south)
- Perth metro and the Swan River (about 199 km south)
Distances are between the middle of each area. Every area in Western Australia · all fishing spot guides.
Sources and checked dates
- Spot and ramp positions: Composite Gazetteer of Australia (Geoscience Australia and the state and territory naming authorities), CC BY 4.0, ABS Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS) Edition 3 (2021) (Australian Bureau of Statistics), CC BY 4.0 and Public Boat Ramps (DOT-033) (Western Australian Department of Transport), CC BY 4.0; gazetteer and ABS positions through our place index. Guide only, not for navigation.
- Spot research checked 9 Oct 2026 and fact-checked 9 Oct 2026; species seasons and rules checked 9 Oct 2026; safety links checked 9 Oct 2026. Text in our own words.
- Research sources: recfishwest.org.au (Jurien Bay jetty, marina, beaches and Hill River species); wa.gov.au (Prohibition on Recreational Fishing (Jurien Bay Marine Park) Order 2005); australiascoralcoast.com (Dynamite Bay (Green Head) access and shelter); wa.gov.au (Prohibition on Fishing for Demersal Scalefish Order 2025: boat closure in the West Coast Region, shore line fishing exempt); dpird.wa.gov.au (DPIRD bag and size limits (pink snapper size zones, crab limits)); public-services.slip.wa.gov.au (DPIRD Fisheries Guide map service (DPIRD-061 consolidated notices and orders): closure, marine park order and FHPA polygons used for the zone check); catalogue.data.wa.gov.au (WA Department of Transport Public Boat Ramps (DOT-033), CC BY 4.0: ramp coordinates, lanes and finger jetties).
- Every source and licence: Sources and disclaimers.