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PLACES TO FISH IN MELBOURNE
There’s nothing we love more than discovering a great fishing spot to take our Sea-Doo for a day. PWC fishing is becoming quite popular, and for good reason. It is more practical, efficient and agile than a large boat. Living in Melbourne, we are blessed by being surrounded by the ocean and river waterways which means the variety of fish in our waters are endless! Check out a few of our top fishing spots that are located in Melbourne - perfect for your post-lockdown adventures.
PORT PHILLIP BAY
First on the list is Port Phillip Bay. Not only is it the largest bay in Victoria, but it is also famous for its annual snapper run between October to March. There is such a huge variety of fish to be caught, most likely snapper (pinkies), flathead, whiting, salmon, squid, gummy sharks, gurnard, snook, mulloway, bream, trevally, garfish, and leather jacket… just to name a few! To maximise your fishing opportunities, make sure to use the Garmin EchoMap Plus 62CV Fish Finder.
The three main boat ramps are:
ANGLESEA
Want to fish with a view? Anglesea lives up to its name as a stunning location to wind down and look out at the scenic beach while casting your rod. Located right before the entrance of The Great Ocean Road is an array of clean scenic beaches as well as a beautiful estuary. The best fish to target are salmon, tuna, snapper, leather jackets, trevally, garfish and flathead. The nearest boat ramp is Torquay Boat Ramp.
Photo credit: rookiegibson
Photo credit: rookiegibson
BARWON HEADS
Offering a diverse fishing experience, Barwon Heads is located in the Geelong Region. Test out your luck on the Mullaways, a huge fish usually discovered upstream, around a kilometer or two from the bridge. Here are a few boat ramps that will help you get into the water:
