Do you have to pay to fish on Busselton Jetty?
Do you have to pay to fish on Busselton Jetty?
At almost 2km, Busselton Jetty is long enough to keep you busy for a morning or afternoon, with plenty of activities to do along the way. Entry to the jetty itself is $4 (under-17s free) via the Interpretive Centre, which gives you a Jetty Day pass and access to dive, fish or swim the jetty at your heart’s content.
Can you fish off the Busselton Jetty?
Yes, you are definitely allowed to fish off the Busselton jetty.
Do you have to pay to walk the Busselton Jetty?
Stroll along the jetty is free but for train and underwater observatory will need entrance fees.
How deep is the water at the end of Busselton Jetty?
9 meters
This is a great recreational dive, as the water depth is a maximum of 9 meters, and access is easy from the Jetty structure itself – no boat needed. (Did we mention you enter nearly 1.6kms from the shore?) Simply walk out to the end of the Jetty, or catch the train, get geared up (our gear or yours) and go below.
What fish are biting in Busselton?
The Busselton Jetty is a legendary fishing spot, producing a wide range of species along its length. Bread and butter species like herring, skippy and squid are most commonly caught, but bigger fare such as samson fish, mulloway, tuna and salmon also turn up at times.
Where can I catch fish in Busselton?
Busselton Jetty
Busselton Jetty is a perennial favourite and a great place to catch smaller fish like herring, skippy and garfish. Locals say one of the best spots on the 1.8km jetty is between 250m and 750m. Tailor and shark can also be found in this area, and stick around at night to try your luck catching squid and mulloway.
Where are the fish biting in Busselton?
Best Fishing Spots in the greater Busselton area
- Wharf’s or Jetties are good places to wet a line and meet other fishermen.
- Busselton Jetty – 1km.
- Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing.
- Geographe Bay – 4km , Wonnerup Beach – 7km , Forrest Beach – 14km.
Where is the longest Jetty in Australia?
Busselton Jetty is the longest timber-piled jetty (pier) in the southern hemisphere at 1,841 metres (6,040 ft) long….
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Can you take dogs on Busselton Jetty?
It is a City of Busselton by-law that dogs are not permitted on the Jetty. This by-law is in place to ensure everyone’s safety, including the dogs, while on the Jetty. There are hundreds of people who walk the Jetty daily and the Jetty train that runs along the length of the Jetty 9 times per day.
What’s the longest jetty in Australia?
The Busselton Jetty
The Busselton Jetty is 1.841km long. It is the longest timber piled jetty in the southern hemisphere and is operated by a non-profit community organisation known as Busselton Jetty Inc. Proceeds from ticket sales contribute to jetty maintenance and conservation.
Where can I catch snapper in Busselton?
Popular spots for encountering schools of salmon include Bunker Bay and Rocky Point, Point Picquet and Castle Rock, but the schools can turn up anywhere along this stretch. Offshore anglers target dhufish and pink snapper around structure.
Can you catch squid in Busselton?
Busselton Jetty is well known for squid fishing and produces squid all year round. If your going to try your luck for squid target the deeper weed beds or in and around the jetty pylons. The below video provides a great insight into what you can catch.
