Bachsten Creek

Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 1

Bachsten Creek is a remote and pristine waterway located in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, accessible primarily via the challenging Munja Track. This creek offers a true wilderness fishing experience in one of Australia's most isolated and rugged landscapes, flowing through the heart of the Dampier Peninsula. Anglers venture here for the adventure as much as the fishing, seeking solitude and the chance to cast a line in untouched waters far from populated areas.

Western Australia licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

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Hyrtl's Catfish

Neosilurus hyrtlii

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Bachsten Creek. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

Bachsten Camp

Campsite

Know where you can legally fish on Bachsten Creek

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Western Australia licenses and regulations

Western Australia Boating Regulations

Official WA Department of Transport page for recreational boating rules, including vessel registration, safety equipment and lifejacket requirements, speed limits, and marine alcohol and drug laws under the WA Marine Act 1982.

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Western Australia Fishing License

Official WA DPIRD page for recreational fishing licences. WA has activity-specific licences rather than one general licence, including a South-West Freshwater Angling licence for inland fishing, plus separate licences for boat fishing, net fishing, rock lobster, abalone, and marron.

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Western Australia Fishing Regulations

Official DPIRD page for WA recreational fishing rules, covering bag, size and possession limits, closed seasons, and gear restrictions. Links to the searchable rules database for limits by species and location.

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Western Australia Stream Access Laws

WA has no dedicated public stream-access page; this is the closest official page, covering WA's water resources legislation, primarily the Rights in Water and Irrigation Act 1914, which vests water in the Crown.

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