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Port Phillip Bay was created as a result of geological uplift and subsequent sinking of the land. Over millions of years, the land has risen and fallen due to geological forces, which caused the Bay to form. The Bay is now a drowned river valley that was filled with water from the sea as the land subsided. The area was originally inhabited by the indigenous Wathaurong people, who used the Bay for fishing, hunting and trading. In the 19th century, Port Phillip Bay was a major point of entry for European settlement in Victoria, Australia. The city of Melbourne was established on the shores of the Bay in 1835 and grew rapidly as a result of the Victorian gold rush in the 1850s. Throughout the 20th century, the Bay played a significant role in the economic development of Victoria as a major port for shipping and recreation. Today, Port Phillip Bay is a popular destination for boating, fishing and other water-based activities, as well as being a crucial part of Melbourne history and cultural identity.
Port Phillip Bay is a rich and diverse fishery, and a variety of fish species can be caught in its waters. Some of the most commonly caught species in the Bay include Australian Snapper, Whiting, Dusky Flathead, Macquarie Perch, Black Bream, and Kingfish. In addition to these species, the Bay is also home to a variety of other fish such as Salmon, Tuna, and Sardines, making it a popular destination for recreational and commercial fishing.
There have been several record-sized fish caught in Port Phillip Bay over the years. Some of the most notable include a 13.2 kg Australian Snapper caught in Port Phillip Bay. The Victorian state record kingfish, which weighed in at 33.5 kg, and a flathead, which weighed in at 11.4 kg, was caught in Port Phillip Bay. These record catches demonstrate the abundance and diversity of fish species that can be found in Port Phillip Bay, making it a popular destination for recreational and sport fishing.
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There is a 68.09% catch rate for Chinook Salmon, based on 6774 Chinook Salmon counted.
ENLARGE PORT PHILLIP BAY CHINOOK SALMON COUNTS CHART
There is a 21.72% catch rate for Redfin Perch, based on 2161 Redfin Perch counted.
ENLARGE PORT PHILLIP BAY REDFIN PERCH COUNTS CHART
There is a 3.44% catch rate for Australasian Snapper, based on 342 Australasian Snapper counted.
ENLARGE PORT PHILLIP BAY AUSTRALASIAN SNAPPER COUNTS CHART
There is a 2.86% catch rate for Common Carp, based on 285 Common Carp counted.
ENLARGE PORT PHILLIP BAY COMMON CARP COUNTS CHART
There is a 0.95% catch rate for Roach, based on 95 Roach counted.
ENLARGE PORT PHILLIP BAY ROACH COUNTS CHART
There is a 0.58% catch rate for Macquarie Perch, based on 58 Macquarie Perch counted.
ENLARGE PORT PHILLIP BAY MACQUARIE PERCH COUNTS CHART
There is a 0.54% catch rate for Gummy Shark, based on 54 Gummy Shark counted.
ENLARGE PORT PHILLIP BAY GUMMY SHARK COUNTS CHART
There is a 0.39% catch rate for Brown Trout, based on 39 Brown Trout counted.
ENLARGE PORT PHILLIP BAY BROWN TROUT COUNTS CHART
There is a 0.3% catch rate for Black Bream, based on 30 Black Bream counted.
ENLARGE PORT PHILLIP BAY BLACK BREAM COUNTS CHART
There is a 0.18% catch rate for Scaled Sardine, based on 18 Scaled Sardine counted.
ENLARGE PORT PHILLIP BAY SCALED SARDINE COUNTS CHART
*** PLEASE NOTE *** Please check local, state/province, and federal laws before fishing for any species found on this site. All data is based on historical data found for this area, and in some cases as far back as the year 1600.
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Flinders Bank Good silver whiting fishing here. Lots of flatheads. Some snapper and gummy sharks.
Hovell Ledge Hovell Ledge
Mt Martha Reef Mt Martha Reef is primarily composed of rock, kelp, and seaweed with some sand. Towards the end of the season, Mt. Martha becomes particularly active. The period betwee
Altona Reef Altona Reef
Carrum Artificial Reef The Carrum Artificial Reef, constructed in 1965, was the first documented artificial reef in Australia. The original reef spanned four hectares and consisted of 350 concrete
SEAFORD PIER SEAFORD PIER
Govenor Ledge Govenor Ledge
St Leonards Boat Ramp St Leonards Boat Ramp
RAAF - SPIT FIRE
St Leonards Deep Grounds
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