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Fishing in the Gippsland Region in Victoria

Fresh water streams and lots of fish make the Gippsland region the best fishing destination in Victoria

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Fishing in the Gippsland Region
Fishing in the Gippsland Region
Fishing in the Gippsland Region
Fishing in the Gippsland Region

The Gippsland Region offers great lake fishing, river fishing, and shore fishing. You will be impressed with the access to fishing spots around Paynesville, Metung, Lakes Entrance, and Mallacoota.

You can fish on high-mountain rivers, for example, in High Country. It's worth remembering that Gippsland is 500 km of coastline, which is ideal for fishing. Among the most popular places to fish right from the beach is the Corinella and Western Port, with plenty of mullet and gummy sharks, spots near Wonthaggi, Venus Bay, and Inverloch. There, you can catch Australian salmon, mullet, and silver trevally from sheltered beaches, Ninety Mile Beach, and the surroundings. The other awesome places to fish are Blue Rock Lake, Lake Narracan, Lake Glenmaggie, Paynesville, Cowwarr Weir, and Lake Wellington.

There is a long list of fish species in pristine lakes and rivers of the Gippsland Region, most often bream, flathead, luderick, tailor, mulloway, confusion, perch, and salmon. If you want to enjoy trout fishing, keep in mind it is temporarily out of bounds to the public from the Queen's Birthday weekend in June up to early September. Also, you need to purchase a license in order to be able to fish on the Gippsland Lakes.

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What are some great spots for fishing in the Gippsland Region?

Paynesville, Metung, Lakes Entrance, Mallacoota, High Country, Corinella, Western Port, Wonthaggi, Venus Bay, Inverloch, Blue Rock Lake, Lake Narracan, Lake Glenmaggie, Cowwarr Weir, and Lake Wellington are among the best fishing spots in the Gippsland Region. There is a wide range of locations in the area, from mountain rivers to sheltered beaches, that offer a variety of fish species, including bream, flathead, luderick, tailor, mulloway, confusion, perch, and salmon. Show more

When can I legally partake in trout fishing in Gippsland and what should I know?

Trout fishing is prohibited from the Queen's Birthday weekend in June to early September to ensure the protection of fish during the spawning season. You will need to obtain a fishing license before fishing in the Gippsland Lakes. When visiting for trout fishing, it's important to review regulations surrounding this practice, which varies depending on location and other factors. Show more

Where are fishing licenses available for purchase in Gippsland?

Fishing licenses are available for purchase at local bait and tackle shops, camping stores, and visitor information centers. You can also obtain your license ahead of time through the official website of the Victorian Fisheries Authority or by calling their Customer Service Centre at 136 186 for assistance. Show more

What fish species can I catch when fishing in the Gippsland Region?

Fishing in the Gippsland Region offers ample opportunity to catch a range of fish species. Among those you might anticipate are bream, flathead, luderick, tailor, mulloway, confusion, perch, and salmon. Depending on factors such as location and technique, you may also catch barracouta, gummy sharks, trevally, and others. Some species, like trout, have specific regulations and seasons to consider. Show more

When is it ideal to go fishing in Gippsland?

An ideal fishing period for Gippsland hinges on your preferred species. For example, Cup season, which spans September to May, is a great time to fish for bream. Trout fishing, paused from June to early September, is optimal during fall and early winter when the weather is cooler. Meanwhile, tuna fishing is best from March to June. Be sure to research any applicable rules and regulations before planning your fishing adventure. Show more

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