What fish can you catch in Westernport Bay?

Western Port is one of the most underrated fishing destinations in Victoria. Snapper, King George whiting, gummy shark, mulloway (jew fish), Flathead and the elephant fish are all fishing options in the waters of Western Port.

What fish can you catch at Tooradin?

Spot 5 – Tooradin Inlet

• Using light tackle and some berley will improve results when fishing here.
• Fish species: Bream, yellow-eye mullet, Australian salmon, flathead, silver trevally, King George whiting, estuary perch.

Can you fish at Tooradin?

Tooradin is a quaint little town that provides peaceful, relaxing fishing for families, children and anglers looking to catch some fresh or live bait. Those who put extra time in here can also get lucky, with catches of bream and estuary perch seen from time to time by those with the skills and dedication to find them.

Where can I find squid in Westernport Bay?

Targeting Squid at Western Port Squid is a frequent catch on the pier towards the front and mid parts of the pier. Just look for the squid ink which is a great indicator of where to target them. Anglers do well-suspending squid jigs with the use of a float.

How is the fishing in the Western Port?

Western Port is a fascinating fishing destination with a labyrinth of islands and frequent changing depth and contours. Navigating safely is quite tricky and some local knowledge is key to work your way through hidden sandbars, muddy banks, rocky areas and landscape changes.

When is the weekly fishing report for Port Phillip?

Weekly fishing report for Western Port, Port Phillip Bay and beyond for April 2nd 2020. Find out where the snapper, gummy shark, tuna, squid, whiting, mako sharks, cuttlefish, swordfish and more are hiding. Weekly fishing report for Western Port, Port Phillip Bay and beyond for March 26th 2020.

Where to fish in Cat Bay Western Port?

In Cat Bay, simply line up the old jetty ruins and anchor in 8m of water. The reef is heavy and rocky here so you will lose some rigs but will also nail some great fish. In saying that, if you get a good enough day, fish around Hen and Chickens Reef.

Where to find Whiting fish in Western Port?

Whiting prefer to feed across sand holes adjacent to vast weed beds where their preferred food source is found. In saying that, larger whiting are often found in the deeper sections of Western Port over solid reef where you’d often target snapper. Providing you do your homework, finding a good patch of fish should become easier.