What fish can you catch in Westernport Bay?
Snapper, King George whiting, gummy shark, mulloway (jew fish), Flathead and the elephant fish are all fishing options in the waters of Western Port. No matter the time of year, Western Port has something to offer the Fisherman! Many people are put off fishing Western Port Bay because of the large tidal range and flow.
Where are gummy sharks in Western Port?
Areas as such tend to be along the Somers-Balnarring peninsula, Top end of Western Port amongst the myriad of muddy channels and flats and around the Corinella area. These entire locations feature similar habitat in which smaller sized gummy sharks tend to be in abundance.
Can I fish at Phillip Island?
Phillip Island fishing is a very popular activity. Whether by boat or tossing in a line off a jetty or from a beach or rocks, there is a wide variety of species to be caught. King George Whiting, snapper and flathead are the most common species. Before you start, a recreational fishing licence is essential.
How do you catch a gummy shark?
Gummy sharks can be caught on a range of baits including pilchards, strips of squid and fillets of legal-size trevally, salmon, and mullet. Another bait that is very popular is portions or fillets of eel. Some anglers ‘cure’ the eel by soaking it in brine beforehand.
What sharks are in Westernport Bay?
Very unusual in the bay! Normally found in the deeper waters of Bass Strait and beyond. Other species can include: School, Angel, Wobbegong, Blue, Mako, Bronze Whaler, Great White and Swell Sharks.
What is the best time to catch gummy shark?
The best time to catch gummy sharks is during the night, especially on a rising tide, however they can also be caught during the day.
Is there land based fishing at Western Port?
Land-based fishing is a lot of fun and while some anglers spend countless hours perched on a rock ledge in hope of catching a trophy specimen, some anglers just want to catch something worth eating. Western Port certainly has both on offer but you just need to know where to look.
When is the best time to fish for Whiting in Western Port?
Warehou: March and April although they can be caught in the top end in September while fishing for whiting. Garfish: September to January. Running sinker rig: The running sinker is the most widely used rig for gummy shark, school shark, snapper, seven-gill shark, elephant fish and mulloway.
Where is the fishing pier in Western Port?
This pier is located at Stony Point on the western side of Western Port. It acts as a port for various vessels including passenger ferries to French Island and Phillip Island. (Melway Ref: 195 F5) The pier provides food and habitat for fish of all sizes so casting away from the pier is not always required.
Are there two types of anglers that fish Western Port?
It is said that there is two types of anglers that fish Western Port, those that have run aground and those that will. Unfortunately, this is the sad truth but on the bright side, the banks are mostly sand and mud so you won’t do too much damage to your boat if you do.