Get ready for some exhilarating salmon fishing on our world class beaches this Autumn!

It’s fun, easily accessible, simple to do and such a quintessential West Aussie experience that the whole family can enjoy.

Here is everything you need to know ahead of the 2026 salmon season – including tips, tricks, safety advice, where to find loan lifejackets and more!

Keep the sand between your toes

Did you know that you’ll catch more salmon off our picturesque beaches and this is a much safer and easier alternative than fishing off the rocks?

Fishing off the rocks comes with a lot more risks – and it simply is not necessary.

Want to know the best safety tips for salmon fishing? Check out the 30-second video below!

How to catch more salmon

The video below from Western Angler’s Scott Coghlan has you covered for the best kind of rods and lures to use, along with the kind of areas you want to look for when chasing salmon!

Where can I loan a lifejacket for free?

If you are going to be fishing off the rocks – you’ll need a lifejacket to stay safe.

Don’t have one? All of the tackle stores and locations below will loan you one for free, so pay them a visit!

It’s also a wise move to fish where there are rock anchor bolts or angel rings nearby as detailed on the map as this will bolster your safety even further.