Fishing is one of the favourite pass times in Karratha. With a low population and abundance of reef systems and islands, it is truly a fisher person’s paradise.
Whether you are interested in boat or land fishing, you have the opportunity to catch a large variety of demersal and pelagic fish. Check out some of our most popular fishing destinations.
Western Australia Fishing Rules
If you wish to fish off your boat in Western Australia you are required to purchase a fishing license. You can purchase one here.
There are also strict regulations for size and catch limits. Karratha is within the North Coast / Pilbara region and you can learn more in this Recreational Fishing Guide.
Mixed Species Bag Limit
There is a mixed species bag limit that is the combined maximum number of fish of any species within one category,
Individual species daily bag limit
This limit is the maximum number of an individual
species you may take within your total mixed
species daily bag limit.
Boat limit
The boat limit is the maximum number of fish of a species or group of species that may be on a boat or attached to a boat at any one time. The boat limit for these species or species groups is calculated by multiplying the relevant daily bag limit by the number of people on the boat, up to the maximum boat possession limit.
Fines Apply if these (and other recreational fishing rules are not followed.