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.
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.
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30 Saltwater Fishing Spots In Victoria
October 20, 2020
During the summer months, Mordialloc beach gets pretty crowded. From swimmers, sunbakers to the local beach volleyball clubs. Mordialloc Beach runs adjacent (to the west)
October 22, 2020
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.
October 14, 2020
Fishing the rocks at Black Head, Kilcunda is certainly a lot of fun - but please make sure you have the right safety wear as
October 14, 2020
Bourne Creek is shallow, fails to flow to the sea and is not really fishable. However, it is located on the spectacular Kilcunda surf beach
October 17, 2020
Kilcunda and surf fishing are synonymous. I've fished here for Australian Salmon, Tailor and even Gummy Sharks since 1979! It's well worth a visit. There's some good accomodation available. So you can make it a weekend away. Although it's certainly close enough to Melbourne for a day trip.
September 15, 2020
The Portarlington Caravan Park beach is just in front of the park. I recommend at and after dusk and then before and just after dawn
September 4, 2020
Wyndham Harbour Rock Wall is a relatively new area. The rock wall, however, has begun producing fish. It allows you to get a fair way
September 25, 2020
Portarlington Pier: a comfortable pier to fish. Good water depth. Fish for Australian Salmon, Pinkies, Snapper, Flathead, Squid.
September 4, 2020
Fishing the Werribee South Pier (on the Werribee River Estuary) can be a challenge in the early part of the season. From September through to
September 20, 2020
Ferguson Street Pier is close to the city of Melbourne, which means it can get a bit crowded during the peak season of warmer summer
September 24, 2020
Altona Pier, in recent times, had an artificial reef placed just off the end of the pier. Making the pier one of the best Altona
September 20, 2020
Gem Pier in Williamstown is steeped in history. So if you'd like to try an awesome experience of mixing fishing along with some fantastic Melbourne
September 24, 2020
St Kilda Pier Fishing on a warm summers night was how I started targetting flathead and pinkies as a teenager. St Kilda Pier has seen
September 20, 2020
Station Pier is a firm favourite fishing spot, going back to the nineteenth century, located in Port Melbourne on Beach Street. Fish species vary from
September 20, 2020
Lagoon Pier is known to produce fish all year round. Because it’s so close to the city it can get busy at times. I’ve tended
September 20, 2020
Kerferd Road Pier produces the usual fishing suspects on Port Phillip Bay. Snapper, Flathead, Flounder, Trevally, Mullet and Calamari are all caught by anglers. There’s
September 3, 2020
Fishing Sandringham Anchorage has proven to be very successful for me. Sandringham is a bayside suburb located on Melbourne's beautiful Port Phillip Bay. In the
September 22, 2020
Werribee South offers a pier on the estuary, Werribee South Boat Ramp more fishing at the Werribee South beach. As well as the adjacent Wyndham
September 3, 2020
The Portarlington Holiday Park Boat Ramp is provided for the caravan and camping patrons. I’ve not personally launched from this ramp. However, reports from those
October 14, 2020
The Warmies is considered to be one of the finest spots for fishing in Melbourne, by many. I've got to admit I love fishing the
September 3, 2020
The Yarra Estuary on the Port Melbourne side of the river is a good spot to take the kids fishing. Generally, I stick to the
September 22, 2020
For catch and release bream fishing Mordialloc Creek is awesome! However, I would not recommend eating the fish you catch here. The creek has a long history of pollution in the water.
September 15, 2020
The Werribee South Beach extends from the Werribee River mouth north to the rock wall at Wyndham Harbour. The beaches to the south are off-limits
October 4, 2020
Ramp Overview Altona boat ramp is a great place to launch a boat. Be it a fishing boat, tinny or even kayak. Excellent bay access
September 3, 2020
Ramp Overview The Point Richards Boat Ramp Portarlington is located just outside of Corio Bay, directly onto Port Phillip Bay. While now free to use,
September 4, 2020
Ramp Overview At the time of writing, boaties are calling on assistance to have the Werribee South Boat Ramp repaired. Technically there are six boat
September 3, 2020
Ramp Overview St Kilda Boat Ramp is part of the extensive St Kilda Marina complex. As far as boat ramps go it can vary in
October 5, 2020
Mordialloc Pier is a beautiful long pier extending 174 metres (570.86 feet). Located in the Melbourne bayside suburb of Mordialloc. It provides excellent land-based fishing of Port Phillip Bay.
September 3, 2020
The Mordialloc Boat Ramp provides small craft access to Port Phillip Bay (often affectionately known by the acronym PPB).
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.
Deepwater fishing includes opportunities to target Southern Bluefin Tuna, Marlin and Swordfish, as well as a variety of shark species.
