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Victorian Fishing
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Welcome to TrackAir’s Victorian Fishing
report. Key locations and species of the report include: Port Phillip
Bay, Western Port Bay, Snapper, Squid, Whiting, Sharks Bass Straight,
Freshwater, Trout and
Surf. Get onto the fish and enjoy this free fishing report.
Updated: 27th Feb 2008
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Description: The southern end and the entrance of PFB are home
to many species. Snapper, Flathead, Garfish, Squid, Whiting, Snook,
Salmon, Sharks and Yellowtail King Fish are targeted throughout
different periods of the year. People fishing the rip do quite well,
Whiting, Snapper, Squid, Barracouta, Leatherjacket and Salmon are
regular catches. The warmer months of November to April are the peak
time for this area as this is the time when the Snapper, Squid, Whiting
and Yellowtail King Fish run. Squid migrate into the bay each year
around the month of October to Spawn. The squid that enter the bay to
spawn are quite large and commonly reach weights in excess of three
kilograms. The best areas to try for these monsters are Queenscliff,
Point Lonsdale and Point Nepean. Snapper enter the bay in late October
and are one of the most sorts after fish the bay has to offer.
Yellowtail King Fish are regularly targeted off the stone wall at
Nepean Bay where anglers will regularly anchor six hundred meters out
on an out going tide as they chase these big green rockets. The land
based anglers do very well in this area, specialist Land Based Game
fishermen do quite well off the piers of Queenscliff and Point
Lonsdale. The most commonly caught species of shark are Seven Gill
Sharks. The deep water off
Portsea is home to Flathead, Snapper and sharks.
The Grass beds and reefs of Sorrento and Blairgowrie are famous for
their whiting and squid. Out in the shipping channel Snapper and Sharks
are also caught. The most popular location is known as the Shark Hole
and is found just north of Sorrento. For the land based angler the
Sorrento Pier produces Squid, Whiting and Leatherjackets.
The region of Point Nepean is an excellent
fishing location producing, Squid, Whiting, Snapper, Sharks, Kingfish
and Flathead. Before fishing this region check with the local
authorities to find out witch areas are marine parks.
Port Phillip
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Dromana, Mt Martha, Mornington fishing
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GPS Marks and Hot spots
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Mornington “An Informative Guide”
Description: The waters between Frankston and Mount Martha are
noted as Port Phillip Bays best Snapper grounds. Large numbers of
Snapper migrate to this area each year from late October till early
April; it’s believed that the Snapper enter the bay to breed. Anglers
make the most of this opportunity and many ventures out in search of
Victoria’s favourite sportfish are made. Mornington and Mount Martha
are popular with anglers. Whiting, Squid, Flathead and Pike are caught
all year round. Snapper, Sharks, Garfish and Salmon are abundant in the
warmer months. Land based anglers are well catered for in this area
with Mornington Pier and many rocky platforms providing consistent
catches of Squid, Whiting, Snapper, Salmon, Flathead and Barracouta.
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Off Safety Beach there is an extensive system of grass beds and reef
that is home to Squid and Whiting. This area is easily located by
launching your boat at Safety Beach and motoring out to the local
mussel farm. Both inside and outside the Mussel Farm are productive.
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Brighton
to Frankston area description and fishing report
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GPS Marks
Description: Anglers fishing between Elwood and Sandringham
catch large amounts of Snapper from November till Christmas. The prime
time in this area is just before sun rise and sun set. Garfish are also
common in this area especially when the Snapper are running. You don’t
need a boat in this area to get amongst the fish; the shore based
fishing options are quite good and regularly produce good catches of
Salmon, Whiting and Snapper.
Large Mussel beds are located off
Aspendale, Edithvale and Chelsea and are home to Snapper of all sizes
in the warmer months. Its also common for anglers fishing this area to
do battle with large Mulloway, yet few are landed.
The waters out wide off Seaford and
Frankston produce large amounts of Snapper from November till April.
Whiting and squid inhabit the shallower waters giving many options to
the boat fisherman.
Patterson River at Carrum holds bream, mullet, mulloway, salmon and
whiting. Best results come from fishing the structures, soft plastics
and bait produce the best results.
St Kilda to Werribee description and
fishing report
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GPS Marks
Description: Between Point Cook and Williamstown lies a large
expanse of broken ground in both shallow and deep water. This area is
home to many species with Snapper, Whiting and Flathead making up the
majority of the bag. Whiting anglers in this area favour the waters
close to the Altona shoreline. This area is also productive for Snapper
after a strong on shore blow.
The top of the bay and the region of Hobson’s Bay produce Beam,
Mullet, Whiting, Flathead, Snapper and the occasional Mulloway. Anglers
fishing an area known as the “Hotties” catch all the local species as
well as Tailor. The Hotties is a channel of water where the Power
station at Newport pumps hot water into the bay. This area creates a
fish paradise. The trick is to fish this area when the warm waters
flow. The area is a real hotspot for lure anglers. Bream, Tailor and
Mulloway are regularly caught using both hard-bodied and soft plastic
lures.
The Melbourne Docklands area is also another area of interest for
the bream and lure fisherman. This area is well known as a big bream
hotspot and anglers often encounter resident Mulloway. The preferred
method of fishing in this region is now soft plastics but it should
also be remembered that bait still works quite well.
Werribee
South to Clifton Springs fishing description and fishing report
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GPS Marks
Description: Geelong’s Corio Bay is home
to Whiting, Snapper and Flathead. Land Based anglers are well served by
Cunningham Pier. Cunningham Pier regularly produces Trevally, Flathead,
Barracouta and Slimly Mackerel.
The Geelong Grammar School Lagoon is well known for its regular
catches of big Flathead, Spotted Ling, Snapper and Gummy Sharks. Just
north of Geelong, Avalon is a regular hotspot for Whiting. The best
place to fish is between the old channel markers inside the old
channel.
Clifton Springs has a boat ramp that gives
good access to the excellent fishing on offer at Curlewis Bank where
good catches of whiting are the norm. The area of Werribee gives the angler
good access bream, whiting and snapper fishing. For whiting in this
area, look for groups of boats as they will indicate the areas that are
productive at the present time. In this region you will also encounter
snapper in shallow water. The area of Kirk Point is a know hot spot for
reds in shallow water. The trick is to anchor up in the hours of
darkness throw out some burly and hang on.
Westernport Bay Fishing Report
Western Entrance- Stony Point fishing
description and report
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GPS Marks for Western Port Bay
Description: Is home to Snapper, Whiting, Parrotfish, Sharks,
Kingfish and Flathead. There is a ramp at Flinders that provides basic
access for small craft while larger craft will require the launching
facilities of Stony Point or Cows. This area is prone to ocean swells
so care must be taken. Anglers fishing Flinders typically target Gummy
Sharks, Squid and Whiting. The Squid are most prolific from August till
April. The best method has been using Bait Jigs with a float. If you
want to get a whiting try around the Muscle farm off Shoreham. Best
baits have been fresh squid and Pippies. The lower eastern side of
Wester Port Bay is a very tidal region and is best fished on and around
the change of tides. Stony Pt is a very productive location and is
served a quality ramp. Anglers departing this area catch Pike, Salmon,
Flathead, Whiting, Gummy Shark, Seven Gill Shark, Elephant Fish and
King George Whiting. The east side of Phillip Island fishes
exceptionally well. Anglers regularly encounter Snapper, Gummy Shark,
Elephant fish and Whiting, there are good ramps at cows and Rhyll.
Crib Point – Tooradin fishing report
and description
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GPS Marks for Western Port Bay
The top end of Western Port Bay is filled with a myriad of intricate
channel systems. This Basin exposes great expanses of Mud and Sand
Banks during a low tide. When travelling in Western Port it is
essential that you stay within the marked channels. Western Port has a
very large variety of fish on offer. King George Whiting, Snapper,
Gummy Sharks, Elephant Fish, Flathead and Australian Salmon are all
regular captures. Snapper are best fished in the warmer months, with
November being the stand out Best Baits are Squid, Couta and Pilchards.
Whiting are targeted heavily from the Middle spit right past Tooradin
the best baits are fresh muscles, squid, nippers and Pippies. While the
fish typically reside in the channels during the low tide, as the water
rises they advance over the banks to feed.
San Remo And The Eastern Arm of
Western Port Bay fishing report and description
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GPS Marks for Western Port Bay
The East arm of Western Port Bay fishes very well for Gummy Sharks,
Elephant Fish, Whiting, Flathead, Snapper and the occasional Mulloway.
For the land Based angler Stockyard Point is a prime location to tangle
with these species but is best fished on a low tide.
San Remo is a hot spot for Whiting, Snapper, Gummy Shark, Squid and
Flathead.
During the Summer months Mako, Blue and Thrasher Sharks are in large
numbers offshore as well as
large numbers of Barracouta, Flathead and Arrow Squid. Best
results are from the 40-70 meter depths.
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Kangaroo Island
Coxie works hard for us and typically
finds us some good flathead and a number of Gummy Sharks. The flathead
are up to 2kg while the Gummy Sharks are around the 3-16 kg mark.
North East River
Soft Plastics produce Flathead to
5kg, Salmon to 3kg and Trevally to 1kg. The river is also home to
Cockles, Flounder, Snapper, prawns and Sharks.
The Pot Boil
This is the home to Snapper, Sharks,
Crayfish and Flathead. TrackAir Adventures into the Pot Boil have
yielded Gummy Sharks to over 40Kg and School Sharks of over 17kg.
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Barwon Heads fishing report and description
During the winter Surf fishermen land Mulloway and
Salmon off the beaches. In the Barwon estuary, bream, flathead, mullet,
salmon and mulloway are caught, while further upstream carp are the
main stay. Offshore in the Summer months good numbers of Blue and Mako
Sharks with even the odd Thrasher coming from the offshore grounds.
There are also Couta, Snapper, Flathead, Gummy and Seven Gill Sharks
and Arrow squid about for those bottom bouncing.
Aires Inlet Fishing report
Large Salmon off the Surf for those with the
patience to wait them out. Best results are come in first and last
light with pilchards as bait. The Beach also offers Snapper, Sharks,
Trevally, Flathead and Mullet.
Lorne has Gummy Sharks, Snapper and Salmon getting
caught off the Beach best time is Night and Dusk.
Warrnambool Fishing report
Mozza is catching pinkies to 35cm and Couta to 1 meter offshore, best
baits have been pilchards. He also reports good numbers of Salmon off
the beach and he recommends that anglers wanting to catch a Shark after
dark use one of these fresh Salmon as bait. Sharks getting caught off
the beaches at the moment include, Gummy, School and Seven Gill.
Portland Fishing report
Has reports of Pike,
Pinkies, King George whiting, Snapper, Trevally and Squid in the
harbour. Best bait is Pilchards. Summer means Sharks start to show for
the Beach fisherman, Sevengill, Gummy, School and Whaler Sharks are a
common Night catch throw in the occasional Mulloway and a long night can
be a very worth while night !
Offshore there are Morwong, Trevally, Gummy
Sharks, Barracouta, Sand and Tiger Flathead are getting Caught in the
50meter mark of water for those bottom bouncing and for those Sport and
Game fishing there are Kingfish, Mako and Blue Sharks.
From March till early May Blue Fin Tuna to 140kg
can be caught by those willing to travel 30 miles offshore.
For those fishing the Surf, there are Salmon,
Mullet, Trevally and Snapper..
Eastern
Victoria Fishing Report
Gippsland Fishing report
Inverloch
No Change: Off the surf there are salmon to 1.5Kg about and the odd
trevally with Gummys to 1.5 meters are getting caught in the evening.
The best baits have been fish fillets. In the inlet there are Salmon
and Silver Trevally to a kilogram and Flathead. Best results have come
been on Bass Yabbies, Pippies, Pilchard Tails and Pippies.
Tarwin
River
The Tarwin is still
producing Silver trevally. The best results are coming from anglers
fishing with Bass Yabbies.
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Venus Bay
No Change: Is still fishing well with Salmon averaging 1 kg, best baits
are whitebait, squid and surf poppers. For those fishing the evening
Gummies to 1.5 meters have been bagged along with good size flathead.
Best bait for afternoon missions has been fresh salmon and pilchards
and the best tide is the run out.
Orbost
and Marlo
No Change: Same as last report only better: Is fishing well, Anglers
fishing off the piers have been catching Bream, Tailor, Mullet and
luderick, the best bait has been sand worm.
The Surf Beaches in the region have also been
firing, with anglers catching Salmon, Tailor, Mullet and Flathead. The
best bait has been blue-bait and Surf Poppers.
Off shore Snapper, Morwong, Gurnard, Shark and
Leather Jacket are keeping anglers more than interested
Lakes Entrance
Offshore there are good catches of Snapper, Gummy
Sharks and Gurnard.
In the lakes Whiting, Bream and trevally are all
getting caught on Prawn and sand work.
Off the beach the Salmon are taking whitebait on
the high tide. There has been the odd Gummy caught over the full moon
period. The best bait for these critters has been fresh salmon and
trevally.
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Murray River Fishing Description
Holds carp, Yellow-belly, Silver Perch, Redfin,
Roach, Eel-tailed Catfish, Trout, Murray Cod and Trout Cod. There are
some monster cod in the river so hang on! Best baits are Grubs, Spinner
baits, Stump Jumpers, Shrimp and Worms.
Lake Eildon
The pondage is producing Trout to 2kg. The best bait is Mudeyes
and the best lures are Tassie’s.
The lake is still all systems go with Redfin, Golden Perch,
Cod and Trout are all
caught by anglers. The best method for the Redies is to tie up in the
Snags and fish your chosen method, as for the Goldens try deep diving
minnows in a perch or crawfish pattern. The trout respond well to flat
lining, Parr veins, bait and Spinners.
Yarra River Fishing
Has rainbow trout in the upper reaches and in the lower reaches there are
a few Macquarie Perch and the odd Cod caught. The best bait and method
for both has been to drift scrub worms. For those after a monster Carp
try Templestowe – Warrandyte and Scrub worms and corn for bait. Please
kill all the carp you catch!
Lake Eppalock
Has Yellow-belly after
dark and Small yabbies. Patience is the Key.
Lake Dartmouth
Has Trout to 2kg, best
results have come from trawling Tassie Devils
Hot Tip: If you get spiked by
a Flathead, to relieve the pain and the bleeding rub your wound on the
Flathead’s belly!
Till
next report,
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Lines and blue skies
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