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Western Port Fishing



Western Port Fishing Forecast

Target Species of Fish

Based on historical data for fishing Western Port, you should target one of the following species for this time of year:
  1. Common Carp

  2. Common Carp

    There is a 38.75% catch rate for Common Carp, based on 279 Common Carp counted.

    Western Port Common Carp Counts Chart
    Common

    ENLARGE WESTERN PORT COMMON CARP COUNTS CHART


  3. Australasian Snapper

  4. Australasian Snapper

    There is a 33.61% catch rate for Australasian Snapper, based on 242 Australasian Snapper counted.

    Western Port Australasian Snapper Counts Chart
    Australasian

    ENLARGE WESTERN PORT AUSTRALASIAN SNAPPER COUNTS CHART


  5. Brown Trout

  6. Brown Trout

    There is a 5.69% catch rate for Brown Trout, based on 41 Brown Trout counted.

    Western Port Brown Trout Counts Chart
    Brown

    ENLARGE WESTERN PORT BROWN TROUT COUNTS CHART


  7. Black Bream

  8. Black Bream

    There is a 3.33% catch rate for Black Bream, based on 24 Black Bream counted.

    Western Port Black Bream Counts Chart
    Black

    ENLARGE WESTERN PORT BLACK BREAM COUNTS CHART


  9. Gummy Shark

  10. Gummy Shark

    There is a 3.06% catch rate for Gummy Shark, based on 22 Gummy Shark counted.

    Western Port Gummy Shark Counts Chart
    Gummy

    ENLARGE WESTERN PORT GUMMY SHARK COUNTS CHART


  11. Scaled Sardine

  12. Scaled Sardine

    There is a 2.5% catch rate for Scaled Sardine, based on 18 Scaled Sardine counted.

    Western Port Scaled Sardine Counts Chart
    Scaled

    ENLARGE WESTERN PORT SCALED SARDINE COUNTS CHART


  13. Roach

  14. Roach

    There is a 2.22% catch rate for Roach, based on 16 Roach counted.

    Western Port Roach Counts Chart
    Roach

    ENLARGE WESTERN PORT ROACH COUNTS CHART


  15. Bluefin Tuna

  16. Bluefin Tuna

    There is a 1.39% catch rate for Bluefin Tuna, based on 10 Bluefin Tuna counted.

    Western Port Bluefin Tuna Counts Chart
    Bluefin

    ENLARGE WESTERN PORT BLUEFIN TUNA COUNTS CHART


  17. Redfin Perch

  18. Redfin Perch

    There is a 1.25% catch rate for Redfin Perch, based on 9 Redfin Perch counted.

    Western Port Redfin Perch Counts Chart
    Redfin

    ENLARGE WESTERN PORT REDFIN PERCH COUNTS CHART


  19. Whiting

  20. Whiting

    There is a 1.11% catch rate for Whiting, based on 8 Whiting counted.

    Western Port Whiting Counts Chart
    Whiting

    ENLARGE WESTERN PORT WHITING COUNTS CHART


Recommendations above based on 33 species of fish and 720 fish counted for July around Western Port.

To date, there are 84 species of fish and a total of 16870 fish counted for Western Port and within a 30 mile (48 km) radius since 2/12/1771 (253 years).

Last Update: 7/5/2024 12:42:14 PM

*** 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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The Top 10 Fishing Spots for Western Port are the following:

  1. Cody Bank
    This bank has ledges to the north and south of this point.


  2. Flinders Bank
    Good silver whiting fishing here. Lots of flatheads. Some snapper and gummy sharks.


  3. Hovell Ledge
    Hovell Ledge


  4. 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


  5. 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


  6. SEAFORD PIER
    SEAFORD PIER


  7. Govenor Ledge
    Govenor Ledge


  8. St Leonards Boat Ramp
    St Leonards Boat Ramp


  9. St Leonards Deep Grounds


  10. Point Wilson Whiting


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Top Western Port Bait & Tackle Stores

  1. Spot On Fishing Tackle Hastings
    We have a large selection of Fishing, Camping & Outdoor gear at each of our stores. Please come in and see one of our friendly staff at a store near you!

  2. Peninsula Compleat Angler
    The only specialist fishing tackle store stocking all the big brands on the southern Mornington Peninsula!

  3. Gone Fishin
    Your 1-Stop Fishing Shop

  4. Paul Worsteling's Tackle World Cranbourne


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Top Western Port Fishing Charters & Guides

  1. Westernport Fishing Charters
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  2. Think Big Fishing
    Whether it be Gummies, Snapper, Mulloway, Kingfish, Whiting, Sharks, Tuna or Calamari. We apply the disciplines of patience, fresh bait collecting to give you the best possible chance of hooking and landing the fish of a lifetime. We cater for novic

  3. Ace Fishing Charters
    Our fishing trips in Western Port Bay are famous for the one-of-a-kind experience offered. Whether you are a novice or have experience, we are committed to offering a fishing trip that you will forever cherish. With our knowledge about the popular we

  4. Profishing Charters & Imports


  5. Classic Fishing Charters


  6. T-Cat Charters
    Helping people to learn about fishing and catching fish. Giving you the fun experience of fishing Western Port.

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Top Western Port Marinas

  1. Western Port Marina


  2. Marina View Van Village


  3. Patterson Lakes Marina


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