Looking for some advice on bull shark fishing in the swan

 I'm looking to catch bull sharks in the swan river (prefferably around Bassendean area) and I need some advice.

Are there any locations that anyone is willing to share or is ok to just try for them anywhere? And is there a certain time to be targetting or can you get them all year around? I wouldn't mind setting up for an all night session if that's what it takes to catch one :)

 

Any advice and tips appreciated.


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They are more prolific in

Mon, 2016-01-11 00:54

They are more prolific in summer (warmer/saltier water upstream).

I've lost a few targeting mulloway around the Causeway and Maylands area as well as Guildford on the odd occasion I go there but they will be just about anywhere in the system. Target the deeper areas/pools and you should have success.

Fish light for them, if using wire I'd personally stick to nylon coated under 100lb or use 80-100lb mono and circles, might lose a couple but also in with a shot for a mulla. As for baits live is generally best, especially grunter or boney herring, but any fresh bait should generate interest if you wait long enough.

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 Garvey park, fish market

Mon, 2016-01-11 09:18

 Garvey park, fish market reserve and sandy beach  give Them  places a crack  mate. Live bait is your best bet 

can catch them all year round but like hutch said summer is best time