Hey Gav,

I was in a similar spot until a couple of years ago and Freo has been my target area so i'll give you some as much info as I can.

North Mole:
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Roads are currently closed to the Mole unless you feel like taking the dodgy side road up there but it should reopen next month

During and Straight after a big storm, especially NW winds and high swell can bring in Pink Snapper on either side of the rockwall.

Mulloway aren't unusual at times but not in large numbers.

Black Tip (Spinner) sharks aren't uncommon and not too bad to eat.

Gummy sharks come around, but honestly I haven't seen many this year.

Tiger sharks come around in the warmer months.

Port Jackon sharks are a common occurrence. They're kind of pretty but not worth keeping (Some people will say they're protected. They're not)

Watch out for Grey Nurses. Last summer we caught quite a few and they're protected so learn to ID them.

Stingrays - Mostly Eagle rays, some Grey Rays & Cownose, and Shovelnose sharks

Tailor and bonito run usually in summer dusk & dawn

Herring, Yellowtail, Snook can be had with a bit of burley and float setup.

School Whiting and Flathead if you cast out into the sandy areas.

Rarely you might see a Sambo or YTK.

Close to the rocks you also get Wrasse and Rabbit fish. Look up Rabbit fish photos so you know not to handle them. Their spines are poisonous and will put you in a world of hurt.

In warmer months there's the occasional very rare Spanish Mackerel.

If you're fishing for Snapper/Mulloway/Sharks then make sure you have a long gaff and preferably a friend to help, or when you arrive suss out the locals and get friendly so they'll help.

Night time use a headlamp because those rocks are perilous.

In November the Cray season starts and some folks like to put cray pots around the mole making it nearly unfishable for a month or so.

Warmer months also draw a lot of people for Tailor and a lot of them will get too close to your big line setups and cast over them. I've even had people move under where my Big rods are setup.
Setup a decoy rod to establish a bufferzone between yourself and the tailor fishers (Dogs - Chase tails) and be vigilant for those moving near your setup.

Rous Head:
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I've only seen one snapper caught from here, but I've seen mulloway brought in when they start to run.

Plenty of whiting but also nuisance fish like Trumpeter & Blowies.

South Mole:
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I haven't fished this a lot.
You seem to get more of the smaller fish varieties but not as much of the bigger species as frequently.

E-Shed: (A-Shed)
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When the Mulloway are running there's usually quite a few caught from here.

You can get all of the smaller varieties including Scalie Mackerel and the occasional squid.

There's also been times where Tuna have come past and been caught.

Woodmans Point (Ammo Jetty)
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Can be a productive spot for Mulloway, Sharks, Snapper, Squid, Small species and Crabs

There's a few reasons I don't recommend this once favourite spot of mine

1. Cars have windows smashed frequently
2. Not naming names and it's not all of them, but there are some real assholes who fish there regularly and ruin the experience
3. Distance from car to the jetty

Unfortunately don't think you can turn up at one of the spots and just catch the better/bigger fish.

You'll need to commit real time at these spots still to be productive, and even then you might come back empty handed more often than not.

There's plenty of the smaller species around though.

A lot of info there. Thanks for sharing.

Gday Tradewind,

Thanks for all the great information, really appreciate it. Now i just have to put in some time and effort to work out what works best. What sort of tides and times work best?

cheers

Gav

Gday Tradewind,

Thanks for all the great information, really appreciate it. Now i just have to put in some time and effort to work out what works best. What sort of tides and times work best?

cheers

Gav

If I knew that information well I'd come home with a Full eski more often

If you've got an iphone or android phone get an app like FishTimePro which takes into account the moon/tide change to give you feeding times

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