Leschenault Inlet

Saltwater
Estuary

Leschenault Inlet

Saltwater
Estuary

Sq. miles: 7.5
Boat Ramps: 1
Access Points: 0
Species: 3

Leschenault Inlet is a sheltered estuarine lagoon located within the Shire of Harvey, Western Australia, immediately north of Bunbury. Formed approximately 8,000 years ago behind the Leschenault Peninsula dune system, this significant waterway is approximately 13.5 km long with a maximum width of about 2.5 km. It is part of the ecologically valuable Swan Coastal Plain and Kalgulup Regional Park, serving as a major migratory bird wetland and home to a resident pod of dolphins. The estuary receives freshwater input from the Collie and Brunswick Rivers, creating a mix of habitats from shallow sandflats to deeper channels that support a productive fishery. The area is steeped in history as one of Western Australia's earliest settlements and remains a premier destination for inshore angling and crabbing.

Western Australia licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Leschenault Inlet and what's needed to catch them.

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Black Bream

Acanthopagrus butcheri

Western Australian Salmon

Arripis truttacea

Yellowfin Whiting

Sillago schomburgkii

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Leschenault Inlet. 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.

Ridley Place, Australind

Boat Ramp

Know where you can legally fish on Leschenault Inlet

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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Tides, wind & water conditions (10 day forecast)

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