Geelong Fishing Reports

In Geelong the most popular fishing environment so far this year, based on calculated reports, has been Saltwater with 14 reports. Of those 20 were Landbased.

The most popular fish species targetted by fishos has been Pinky Snapper with 7 reports.

In saltwater locations Geelong Waterfront was most often recorded. While the most reported freshwater fishing spot was #N/A.



Top 10 Fishing Spots 2023

For Latest Reports, Rather Than The Summaries Please See The Latest Fishing Reports Page.

Fishing Reports

#1 Saltwater Fishing Report Datapoints YTD
SpeciesPinky Snapper7
BaitPilchards3
LureSoft Plastics9
LocationGeelong Waterfront12
#1 Freshwater Fishing Report Datapoints YTD
Species#N/A
Bait#N/A
Lure#N/A
Location#N/A


Species Fishing Reports



Top 5 Bait Reported

Fishing Reports 2023 By Month

Aug is the busiest fishing month so far in 2023 with 6 reports.


Landbased/Boat/Kayak Reports

Landbased, is currently the most popular so far in the last 12 months. With 20, reports.



Top 10 Fish Reported During The Last 12 Months In Geelong

SpeciesReportsInformationBait/Lures
Pinky Snapper Snapper
Mugilidae sp
7Season: All Year Round
Much more prevalent during warmer months. This name applies to juvenile specimens of Snapper.
Bluebait, Chicken Breast, Flathead Fillets, Mullet Fillets, Mussels, Pilchards, Pipis, Prawns, Sandworms, Squid Hoods, Squid Tentacles, Whitebait, Whiting Fillets
Australian Salmon Australian Salmon
Arripis trutta
3Season: All Year Round
Common for schools to move through, chopping up the water before moving on. Can be common during cooler months.
Bluebait, Chicken Breast, Flathead Fillets, Mullet Fillets, Mussels, Pilchards, Pipis, Prawns, Sandworms, Squid Hoods, Squid Tentacles, Whitebait, Whiting Fillets
Snapper Snapper
Mugilidae sp
3Season: All Year Round
Much more prevalent during warmer months. This name applies to juvenile specimens of Snapper.
Bluebait, Chicken Breast, Flathead Fillets, Mullet Fillets, Mussels, Pilchards, Pipis, Prawns, Sandworms, Squid Hoods, Squid Tentacles, Whitebait, Whiting Fillets
Flathead Flathead
Platycephalus sp
2Season: All Year Round
But much more prevalent during warmer months..
Bluebait, Chicken Breast, Flathead Fillets, Mullet Fillets, Mussels, Pilchards, Pipis, Prawns, Sandworms, Squid Tentacles, Whitebait, Whiting Fillets
Garfish Garfish
Hemiramphidae sp
1Season: All Year Round.
Maggots, Whitebait or Bluebait Pieces, Bread Doung, Pipies, Prawn, Squid pieces, Sand worm.

Geelong Fishing Reports Fishing Report Hotspots




Geelong Fishing Reports Map




Geelong Waterfront Geelong fishing comprises of the Corio Bay area, moving out into the broader Port Phillip Bay. While Freshwater is mainly the beautiful Barwon River.


Dave Getfished