Middleton Beach

Saltwater
Beach

Middleton Beach

Saltwater
Beach

Sq. miles: 0.4
Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 3

Middleton Beach is a 500-meter stretch of pristine white sand beach and the most popular beach in Albany, Western Australia. Sheltered from the largest ocean swells by Michaelmas and Breaksea islands within King George Sound, it offers a protected coastal environment ideal for a variety of recreational activities, including shore-based fishing. The beach features a jetty, a historic boardwalk trail, and is adjacent to the newly constructed Albany Artificial Surf Reef, which adds significant underwater structure to the area. It is a family-friendly location with amenities including picnic areas, BBQs, toilets, and a children's playground.

Western Australia licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Middleton Beach and what's needed to catch them.

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Australian Herring

Arripis georgianus

Black Bream

Acanthopagrus butcheri

Tarwhine

Rhabdosargus sarba

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Middleton Beach. 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.

The most prominent fishing spot is the Middleton Beach Jetty, which provides extended access over the water and is a popular location for line fishing. The newly opened Albany Artificial Surf Reef, constructed from 70,000 tonnes of granite rock, is a significant underwater structure located off Middleton Beach. This reef is designed to shape waves for surfing but will also function as a fish-attracting habitat, creating a potential hotspot for anglers casting from the beach or nearby areas.

Know where you can legally fish on Middleton Beach

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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