Jones River
- Saltwater
- Estuary
Jones River
- Saltwater
- Estuary
- Sq. miles
- 18
- Boat Ramps
- 0
- Access Points
- 0
- Species
- 0
The Jones River is a tidal estuary system located near Karratha in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. It flows through a landscape characterized by low hills and ranges before meeting the Indian Ocean. The river features significant freshwater springs, such as "The Springs on Jones River," which contribute to its flow. The environment includes historical pastoral station sites along its banks, indicating a mix of natural and cultural heritage. As a coastal system, it supports both recreational activities and commercial fisheries, with its waters influenced by the significant tidal movements of the region.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at Jones River and what's needed to catch them.
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Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Jones 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.
Key locations include the pools along the river, such as Kialrah Pool, which provide deeper water and can concentrate fish. The areas around the confluence of creeks feeding into the main river channel are also productive. The lower estuary near Cape Preston, where the river meets the ocean, is a zone where commercial crabbing occurs and would hold similar potential for recreational anglers. The banks near historical sites like the Inthanoona Station Homestead Group, located in a pool, also provide shoreline access.
Know where you can legally fish on Jones 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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