Victoria’s beach fishing locations are some of the finest in the world.
For the most part, they are composed of small grain sand. This makes them very soft to walk on – and even sit.
From the bays of Port Phillip to the ocean beaches around Victoria they offer a wide range of fishing opportunities.
Species to target include flathead, bream and whiting.
While you can fish the ocean beaches Australian salmon, Tailor and even Gummy Sharks are popular target species.
Surf fishing hot spots include the magnificent Kilcunda area, then throughout Gippsland to the NSW border.
As well as to the West in areas like Ocean Grove, Torquay and then again westward from Port Campbell.
Locations like the 90-mile beach near Lakes Entrance is a known hot spot for shark fishing aficionados. School sharks, mako sharks, white pointers and gummy sharks all being common target species.
What fish species can be caught from Victorian Beaches?
Species such as flathead, garfish, squid (calamari), whiting, mullet and bream can all be caught from bay side and ocean beaches. Additional species such as Australian Salmon, Tailor, Silver Trevally and even gummy sharks can be targeted in the surf right along the coastline.
What are some good baits for Victorian Beaches?
Experimentation is key. Suffice to say people successfully use a wide range of baits and lures. Bait includes whitebait and pilchards, pipis, squid, chicken, sand-worms and pretty much any traditional fresh or frozen baits available at tackle stores for saltwater fishing. With lures, again, there’s a huge variety, from traditional spinners, diving and surface lures. To the new generation soft plastics. They all work. Vary according to the species you are targeting and be prepared to change baits as fish preferences change with the season, availability of local foods (fishing with the “hatch”) and the species themselves.
What tackle is recommended for Victorian beaches?
Conditions in Victoria vary considerably. For example, in Port Phillip, an 8 to a 10-foot rod is often sufficient, with just enough weight to cast out into deeper water and hold the bait down. Western Port Bay often requires heavier gear, depending on location, in order to get out of the shallows and into the deeper channels. Heavier sinkers due to Western Port’s very strong tidal flows are required. So a 10 to 12-foot rod is often a good choice. While some people use smaller spinning rods on surf beaches most people choose a surf rod with a length of 12-foot or longer. This allows for the use of heavier line and sinkers while increasing casting distance. The goal is to try and get your bait or lure out into the holes and channels, beyond the close inshore breakers.
Victorian Beach Fishing Recommendations
Mordialloc Beach
During the summer months, Mordialloc beach fishing can be tricky as it gets pretty crowded. From swimmers, and sunbakers to the local beach volleyball clubs.
Portarlington Beach
For the purposes of fishing Portarlington beach, we can divide it up into several sections. South of the Portarlington Pier and Portarlington rock wall.
Powlett River
The Powlett River Estuary, five minutes from the township of Kilcunda, is often blocked to the sea. Causing it to form a wide, shallow lake.
Werribee South Beach
The Werribee South Beach extends from the Werribee River mouth north to the rock wall at Wyndham Harbour. The beaches to the south of the river are off-limits due to Melbourne Water Board usage.
Werribee South Pier
Werribee South Pier Fishing Werribee South Pier fishing (on the Werribee River Estuary) can be a challenge in the early part of the season.
Werribee River Entrance
Werribee South Fishing – River Entrance Overview Using the Werribee South boat ramp, heading out of the mouth into Port Phillip Bay gives access to deeper water with pinkie snapper, adult snapper, calamari, and Australian Salmon.
Werribee
Werribee Fishing Werribee Fishing opportunities include the Werribee South Pier, Beach and of course access to the Werribee River via the Boat Ramp.
