Corinella Pier Fishing

Corinella Pier Fishing

Fishing Areas and Conditions

• The pier turns right at the end, providing room to fish deeper water. Near the end, anglers fish over a sandy bottom at around 5 m depth, often casting towards Settlement Point.
• Strong tidal flow and wind can make fishing difficult. The wind direction may favour one side of the pier.
• Winter is a productive time for elephant fish and salmon. For gummy sharks, fishing through the night is favoured; an early morning high tide is also suggested for pier fishing.

Rigs, Bait and Lures

• Bait options include squid, pilchards, blue bait, silver whiting and pipis. A berley bucket can be used from the pier.
• For gummy sharks or stingrays, one suggested setup is an 8–12 kg rod, 4000–6000 size reel and 20 lb line, with a single large hook or double snelled hooks to present a whole squid or pilchard.
• For elephant fish, flathead, trevally or whiting, a lighter option is a 2–4 kg or 3–5 kg rod with a 2500–3000 size reel and 6 lb line.

Access and Hazards

• The pier is at the end of Peters Street. The nearby boat ramp has four concrete ramps, ample parking and fish cleaning stations.
• The pier can become slippery in rain and is exposed to strong winds.