Berkeley River
Berkeley River
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The Berkeley River is a remote and pristine tidal river system located in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. This estuary environment flows into the Timor Sea, offering anglers a unique opportunity to target iconic tropical sportfish in a spectacular, rugged landscape characterized by dramatic red cliffs and expansive tidal flats. The river and its surroundings are part of a vast wilderness area, with access primarily facilitated by specialized lodges or private vessels.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at Berkeley River and what's needed to catch them.
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Black Catfish
Neosilurus ater
Falsespine Catfish
Neosilurus pseudospinosus
Western Sooty Grunter
Hephaestus jenkinsi
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Berkeley River. 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.
Productive areas include the channels and drop-offs near the river mouth, the mangrove-lined banks throughout the estuary, and the confluence of the Berkeley and King Rivers. The extensive tidal flats are excellent areas to target cruising Queenfish and Trevally on a falling tide. Any significant structure, such as rocky points or submerged timber, is a prime location for holding Barramundi.
Know where you can legally fish on Berkeley River
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.
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.
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.
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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