Beaumaris Jetty Fishing

Beaumaris Pier Fishing Guide

Beaumaris Jetty is a small public pier beside the Beaumaris Motor Yacht Squadron on Pelican Quays. You’ll find it close to the boat ramp on the metro side of Port Phillip Bay.

Since the jetty is small and sheltered, space and access are important. The lower car park is for BMYS members only, but you can park on Beach Road, Ray Street, or Charman Road. From there, walk down Pelican Quays to reach the jetty. Use the small public gate next to the Squadron to get in. Please avoid member-only areas, keep the place tidy, and take care when going through the gate at night, especially if you have a long rod.

This spot is ideal for gentle, precise fishing in clear, sheltered water. You can catch squid, King George whiting, flathead, Australian salmon, and garfish here. Squid and whiting are especially popular at night. Knowing which fish are around helps you choose the right jigs or bait. Night fishing is often better because there is less boat and foot traffic, and the pier lights, pylons, and weed edges are easier to fish. The jetty is protected on most sides, which is helpful when other metro piers are too exposed. Be careful with southerly winds, as they can make the water rougher and harder to control your line. Clean water is important, especially near the lights and where the weed meets the sand.

Getfished garfish fishing reports suggest some anglers are doing quite well for that species here.

Long-distance casting doesn’t work well here.

Begin by fishing close to the pier, then try along the edges of the lights, around the pylons, and near small weed breaks or darker weed-and-sand lanes next to the structure. Short, controlled casts work better than trying to cover the whole area at once, especially if there are other anglers or boats nearby.

It can get crowded; it’s not a big jetty, so respect for other anglers goes a long way. Give other anglers some room to move, and don’t cast over them.

If someone is landing a fish or dealing with a snag, wait until they finish before you cast. Being friendly and checking in with others helps everyone enjoy their time.ing-reports/squid/) In fishing, a good approach is to let your jig settle, then use small lifts and pauses, and watch your line carefully rather than retrieve quickly.

If the water is clear, slowing down usually works better than changing your lure right away. If the water is murky, making your setup more visible can help, but careful control is still important in the tight space. A light setup is enough when conditions are calm. I have found a 2500 reel, a light-braid line, a fluorocarbon leader, and size 2.5 squid jigs to be an ideal kit for this location. A size 3.0 jig can help if you need more casting distance or a bigger profile, but avoid using anything too large here.

Bring a landing net since the area is small, and you may have to deal with wet surfaces, other people, boats, fences, and tricky rod angles near the pier.

Take care on the pier, as it can get very slippery when wet or at night. Watch for sharp drop-offs at the edge and keep an eye out for boats moving near the jetty, especially by the boat ramp. When you leave, break down your rod or hold it carefully as you go through the small gate so the tip does not hit the fence or gate frame in the dark.