Stokes Inlet is the largest estuary in the Esperance region, situated approximately 80 kilometers west of the town within Stokes National Park. This expansive tidal inlet is fed by the Lort and Young rivers and is characterized by its deep, sheltered waters fringed by dense paperbark trees, coastal heath, and low forest. The landscape transitions to long sandy beaches, rocky headlands, and sand dunes where the inlet meets the Southern Ocean. It is a premier destination for inshore saltwater angling, offering reliable fishing in a scenic and protected environment, complemented by camping and bushwalking opportunities.