Prince Regent River

Saltwater
Estuary

Prince Regent River

Saltwater
Estuary

Sq. miles: 237
Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 13

Prince Regent River is a remote and pristine tidal estuary in the heart of the Kimberley, flowing over 100 kilometers through ancient sandstone gorges and dense mangrove systems before emptying into St. George Basin. This vast, sheltered waterway is part of the Prince Regent National Park and the broader Lalang-garram Marine Park system, offering an untouched wilderness fishing experience characterized by dramatic scenery, isolation, and healthy fish populations. Access is exclusively by boat or helicopter, with no road connections, placing it firmly in the realm of expedition-style cruising.

Western Australia licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Prince Regent River and what's needed to catch them.

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Australian Herring

Arripis georgianus

Barramundi

Lates calcarifer

Barred Javelin

Pomadasys kaakan

Blue-threadfin

Eleutheronema tetradactylum

Cobia

Rachycentron canadum

Fingermark

Lutjanus johnii

Giant Trevally

Caranx ignobilis

Golden Trevally

Gnathanodon speciosus

Mangrove Jack

Lutjanus argentimaculatus

Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel

Scomberomorus commerson

Queenfish

Scomberoides commersonnianus

Spangled Emperor

Lethrinus nebulosus

Yellowfin Whiting

Sillago schomburgkii

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Prince Regent 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 fishing is found throughout the system. The confluence areas where the river meets St. George Basin are prime locations. The deep pools and structure along the steep gorge walls in the middle sections hold fish. Tributaries like Camp Creek offer more intimate settings. The broader Lalang-garram Marine Park area, which includes the river, Montgomery Reef, and surrounding bays, offers a mix of reef, bluewater, and estuary environments. Key structures to target are mangrove edges, rock bars, and the mouths of smaller creeks.

Know where you can legally fish on Prince Regent 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.

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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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