Victorian saltwater fishing includes a number of unique environments and local fish species.
Fishing for snapper is almost synonymous with Port Phillip and Western Port bays.
While species such as flathead and bream can be found throughout the bays, beaches and estuaries.
Surf fishing for species such as Australian salmon and Tailor is popular along Victoria's surf coasts. While some fishos head out to places like Warnambool and Port Fairy to target Southern Bluefin Tuna. It's even possible to target Marlin other larger game fish to the states far Eastern seaboard coast.See the Saltwater FAQ
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Fishing Altona Pier
Altona Pier Fishing Tips Altona Pier, in recent times, had an artificial reef placed just off the end of the… Read More
Altona Boat Ramp
Altona boat ramp is a great place to launch a boat. Be it a fishing boat, tinny or even kayak. … Read More
Blueys Boat Hire
Note, that I have not personally used Blueys Boat Hire services. As such I cannot make any specific personal recommendations… Read More
Ferguson Street Pier Williamstown
Ferguson Street Pier, being close to the city of Melbourne, means it can get crowded – especially weekends. However,… Read More
Gem Pier Fishing
Gem Pier gets pretty busy. I’d look at fishing weekdays and evenings or early mornings. Over weekends and public holidays,… Read More
Kerferd Road Pier
Kerferd Road Pier produces the usual fishing suspects on Port Phillip Bay. Snapper, Flathead, Flounder, Trevally and Mullet and… Read More
Fishing Lagoon Pier
Lagoon Pier is known to produce fish all year round. Because it’s so close to the city it can get… Read More
Mordialloc Beach Fishing
During the summer months, Mordialloc beach gets pretty crowded. From swimmers, sunbakers to the local beach volleyball clubs. Mordialloc Beach… Read More
Mordialloc Boat Ramp
The Mordialloc Boat Ramp provides small craft access to Port Phillip Bay (often affectionately known by the acronym… Read More
Mordialloc Creek Fishing
A lot of folks fish for bream in the estuary of Mordialloc Creek. I have to say – I’m not… Read More
Fishing Mordialloc Pier
Mordialloc Pier is a beautiful long pier extending 174 metres (570.86 feet). Read More
Point Richards Boat Ramp Portarlington
The Point Richards Boat Ramp Portarlington is located just outside of Corio Bay, directly onto Port Phillip Bay. While… Read More
Fishing Port Melbourne – Easy Access, 10 Mins From City
Port Melbourne is the closest Port Phillip Bay fishing to the city. Many of the local fishing spots… Read More
Portarlington Caravan Park Beach – Shorebased Fishing
The Portarlington Caravan Park beach is just in front of the park. I recommend at and after dusk and… Read More
Portarlington Holiday Park Boat Ramp
The Portarlington Holiday Park Boat Ramp is provided for the caravan and camping patrons. I’ve not personally launched… Read More
Fishing Portarlington Pier
Fishing Portarlington Pier Fishing Tips Portarlington Pier is a great, comfortable pier to fish. Good water depth. A nice reef… Read More
Portarlington Rock Wall Fishing
Portarlington Rock Wall forms a safe harbour for boats and adjoins the Portarlington pier. The Rock Wall has… Read More
Fishing Sandringham Jetties, Rockwall & By Kayak
Fishing Sandringham has proven to be very successful for me. Sandringham is a bayside suburb located on Melbourne’s beautiful… Read More
St Kilda Boat Ramp
St Kilda Boat Ramp is part of the extensive St Kilda Marina complex. As far as boat ramps go it… Read More
St Kilda Pier Fishing
St Kilda Pier Fishing on a warm summers night was how I started targetting flathead and pinkies… Read More
Fishing Station Pier Port Melbourne
A firm favourite fishing spot, going back to the nineteenth century, Station Pier Port Melbourne is located on Beach Street. Read More
The Warmies – “If the stack’s blowing… I know where I’m going!”
The Warmies is considered to be one of the finest spots for fishing in Melbourne, by many. While it’s technically… Read More
Fishing Werribee South
Fishing Werribee River Entrance Fishing Tips Werribee South offers a pier on the estuary, a boat ramp and beach… Read More
Werribee South Beach Fishing
The Werribee South Beach extends from the river mouth north to the rock wall at Wyndham Harbour. The beaches… Read More
Werribee South Boat Ramp
At the time of writing, boaties are calling on assistance to have the Werribee South Boat Ramp repaired. Technically there… Read More
Werribee South Pier Fishing
Fishing the Werribee South Pier (on the Werribee River Estuary) can be a challenge in the early part of the… Read More
Fishing Williamstown
Williamstown, located on Port Phillip Bay right near the mouth of the Yarra River. It offers a wealth of… Read More
Williamstown Boat Ramp
Williamstown Boat Ramp is one of the better boat ramps in Melbourne, having relatively recently been upgraded. It’s located in… Read More
Wyndham Harbour Rock Wall
Wyndham Harbour Rock Wall is a relatively new area. The rock wall, however, has begun producing fish. It allows you… Read More
Yarra Estuary Port Melbourne Fishing
The Yarra Estuary on the Port Melbourne side of the river is a good spot to take the kids. Good catches of bream, mullet and pinky snapper. Read More
Saltwater FAQ
Victoria offers saltwater fishing in our bays, inlets and beaches. While the ocean beaches offer exciting surf fishing for a variety of species.
Saltwater also includes a number of estuaries that empty into the likes of Port Phillip Bay. While deepwater fishing includes opportunities to target Southern Bluefin Tuna, Marlin and Swordfish, as well as a variety of shark species.
G'day!
I'm Dave, I live and fish in and around Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
When it comes to fishing I love going out to land-based fishing spots, heading out in the tinny (aka an Aluminum Boat) and kayak fishing.
I've been fishing since I was a teen. Beginning as a Way back in the 1970s.
I love writing about some of my favourite Melbourne Fishing Spots as well as fishing around Victoria. As well as the tackle I use and test.
When I'm not fishing I'm working on my websites, such as Getfished, or writing computer software (my profession.)
