The Melbourne Fishing Report page offers the latest reports compiled by Dave.
As well as our exclusive Melbourne fishing podcast.
So you can subscribe and listen on the go.
Plus there’s a selection of videos featuring the most recent catches of a variety of Victorian species.
Giving some indication of where are the fish biting in Victoria.
Featuring some of Victoria’s most prolific fisho’s.
Many of which contain some great fishing tips and hints as well.
Updates – Report Delay Notice.
In early December 2020 I managed to severely injure my right leg on the boat trailer. Resulting in multiple surgeries, infection and a skin graft.
As I was hospitalized for most of this time and only recently home I have been unable to update fishing reports.
I hope to rectify this very soon.
Latest Fishing Report
April 2021 Fishing Report
Melbourne Fishing Report Nov 14th - 2020
The weather has certainly been varied in Victoria and Melbourne this week.
30 degree sunny days to showers and thunderstorms. Pretty much your average mid-November Spring weather.
Plus - extremely important news - we can go fishing anywhere in the state. With all Coronavirus travel restrictions lifted. You can drive from one part of Victoria to the other and fish at your favourite fishing spot.
Might even be able to get rid of these bloody masks yet. Fishing with a mask in hot weather is pretty hard.
Especially with asthma - and don't bother telling me about asthma is exempted. Because technically it is. But not every cop is on the same page - it would seem from personal experience.
So - where have the fish been biting this week? Let's take a Captain Cook...
...Read or Listen to Fishing Report Podcast
Final October 2020 Fishing Report
The COVID restrictions have eased. The water is warmer. Melbourne's Snapper Fishing Reports have well and truly begun. Plus - Murray Cod, Whiting, Flathead, Squid and Bream! Yup! You name it. Even some Mulloway reports coming in! Did I mention Yellowbelly or Golden Perch? How about Redfin and European Carp? No? Well, I will be in this fishing report. Because its all started happening around Melbourne and Victoria folks! Yeah. I'm excited. Aren't you? Well....Read or Listen to Fishing Report Podcast

Fishing Hotspots From This Epidsode:
Altona, Carrum, Clifton Springs, Geelong, Mordialloc, Mornington Pier, Mt Martha Rocks, Port Philip Bay, Rye, Seaford, Werribee South, Eagle Rock, Lang Lang, The Corals, Tyabb Bank, Western Port Bay, Aire River, Bemm River, Lake Tyers, Port Albert, Blue Rock Lake, Lakeside Pakenham, Lilydale Lake, Yarrambat Lake,
Reports Accumulative Data
Season To Date Data.
What species is being caught around Melbourne and Victoria?
Here you go – at a glance.
We update this information weekly. In line with new reports.

Snapper Fishing Reports
Rated as Victoria’s favourite saltwater fish. The Australian Snapper.
Port Phillip and Western Port Bay are considered Victoria’s Snapper Hotspots. However they are caught in good numbers right around the Victorian coastline.
Check out our Dedicated page for Melbourne Snapper Reports.
Altona, Carrum, Clifton Springs, Corals, Corinella, Crawfish Rock, Eagle Rock, Geelong, Joe's Island, Lang Lang, Mordialloc, Mt Martha, Port Philip Bay, Portarlington Boat Harbour, Seaford, Werribee, Werribee South, Western Port Bay, Williamstown
Murray Cod Fishing Reports
Murray Cod fishing reports largely come from regional Victoria & NSW.
Places near to the Murray River. The Ovens and Goulburn Rivers.
Lake Eildon and Lake Nagambie.
While Murray Cod can be found in waters like the Yarra River (upstream from Eltham) these catches are not as common.
Our dedicated Murray Cod Reports page has more information.
Lake Eildon, Lake Nillahcootie, Shepparton Region Channels
Bream Fishing Reports
For the most part, Bream fishing reports tend to come from around Melbourne and Gippsland.
However this much loved estuary species is often caught in the Western districit esutaries too.
Our dedicated can help drill down into where the bream are biting here => Bream Fishing Page
Aire River, Balcombe Creek, Flemington, Maribyrnong River
Squid Fishing Reports
Most of the Squid reports I collect tend to be from Port Phillip & Westernport Bays.
Generally, you will find a lot of action occurs in spots like Morningtomn Pier. Plus a lot of boat and kayak anglers consistently do well with squid fishing.
Check out our dedicated Squid Report Page.
Altona, Mornington Pier, Mount Martha, Port Philip Bay, Rye, Western Port Bay
Whiting Fishing Reports
King George Whiting are one of Victorias most popular saltwater fish.
They can be finicky feeders and are very shy.
So stealth is important. As a table fish, their flesh is superb.
Check out our dedicated Whiting Reports Page.
Crawfish Rock, Eagle Rock, Port Phillip Bay, St Leonards Area, St Leonards Pier, Tyabb Bank
Flathead Fishing Reports
Flathead are one of the most popular Aussy fish species. Right after Snapper and Whting
They are a great table fish and fight well.
They can be caught on a range of baits and lures. With soft plastics being very effective
Check out our dedicated Flathead Fishing Report Page.
Corio Bay Victoria Australia, Lake Tyers
Rainbow Trout Fishing Reports
Trout are an introduced species in Australia it is not believed they cause the kind of damage seen with species like European Carp or even Redfin.
As such they are actively farmed and every year the Fisheries Department releases Trout in Victorian streams.
Usually, Trout Season is closed between June and September. The actual dates vary and you can check on the Fisheries website by clicking here.
Barwon River, Bengigo Forrest Field Lake, Lake Nillahcootie, Lakeside Pakenham, Lilydale Lake, Yarrambat Lake
European Carp
European Carp Fishing Reports
European Carp are an invasive pest species in Australia. They cause massive destruction to the waterways. Clouding up the water making it unsuitable to native species. Basically changing the environment to suit themselves.
However, they are plentiful, pretty easy to catch – and the more folks out there catching them the healthier our waterways will be!
What can I say – catch them – catch them all!!
I’d rather see fisherfolk out there catching Carp on mass than see the government introduce a Carp specific virus to get rid of them. That’s been proposed – I’m not kidding!
Catch them, dispatch them, eat them, use them as fertiliser on the veggies (like I do.)
Note – By Law: European Carp, no matter the size, are not to be returned to waterways. They must be humanely dispatched immediately. What you choose to do with them after that is up to you. Here’s my suggestions on catching European Carp. Â
European Carp Season: All year round in Victoria
Redfin (English Perch)
Redfin Fishing Reports
Known as Redfin in Australia, sometimes as English Perch and in some countries simply “Perch.”
While they are an introduced species – and somewhat of a pest in some waterways – they are nowhere near as destructive as European Carp. They also taste better and require a little more skill to catch.
I love catching Redfin – and it’s common for me to target them regularly.
Redfin Season : All year round in Victoria
Silver Trevally
Silver Trevally Fishing Reports
Great tasting fish and often in good numbers in Victorian saltwater bays, beaches and estuaries.
People who have never caught them before are often shocked to find a small louse inside the fishing mouth. This creature actually eats the fishes tongue, then sites where the tongue used to be and collects free meals as the fish eats. Pretty gross!
However – the louse is not a threat to humans and fish with the louse present when caught can be safely eaten.
Given they are pretty tasty this is good news. Right?
Silver Trevally Season : Â All year round in Victoria: Min Size: 20cm. A combined total limit of 20 for one or more species of trevally
Mullet
Mullet Fishing Reports
Mullet often tend to be a by-catch rather than a targeted species in Victoria. This is a shame as they are in plentiful numbers and pretty easy to catch.
Generally, a lighter tackle is used. They make an excellent beginner species and are ideal for getting kids started in fishing.
Mullet : Â All year round in Victoria. No size limit. A bag limit of 40 composed of all or any species of mullet.
Freshwater Eels
While not my personal favourite a lot of folks love them.
Freshwater Eels – usually the Short-finned Eel around Melbourne, are a part of freshwater fishing life.