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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. Australasian Snapper

  2. Australasian Snapper

    There is a 63.1% catch rate for Australasian Snapper, based on 838 Australasian Snapper counted.

    Western Port Australasian Snapper Counts Chart
    Australasian

    ENLARGE WESTERN PORT AUSTRALASIAN SNAPPER COUNTS CHART


  3. Australian Salmon

  4. Australian Salmon

    There is a 6.55% catch rate for Australian Salmon, based on 87 Australian Salmon counted.

    Western Port Australian Salmon Counts Chart
    Australian

    ENLARGE WESTERN PORT AUSTRALIAN SALMON COUNTS CHART


  5. Black Bream

  6. Black Bream

    There is a 6.17% catch rate for Black Bream, based on 82 Black Bream counted.

    Western Port Black Bream Counts Chart
    Black

    ENLARGE WESTERN PORT BLACK BREAM COUNTS CHART


  7. Brown Trout

  8. Brown Trout

    There is a 5.72% catch rate for Brown Trout, based on 76 Brown Trout counted.

    Western Port Brown Trout Counts Chart
    Brown

    ENLARGE WESTERN PORT BROWN TROUT COUNTS CHART


  9. Gummy Shark

  10. Gummy Shark

    There is a 5.05% catch rate for Gummy Shark, based on 67 Gummy Shark counted.

    Western Port Gummy Shark Counts Chart
    Gummy

    ENLARGE WESTERN PORT GUMMY SHARK COUNTS CHART


  11. Whiting

  12. Whiting

    There is a 3.24% catch rate for Whiting, based on 43 Whiting counted.

    Western Port Whiting Counts Chart
    Whiting

    ENLARGE WESTERN PORT WHITING COUNTS CHART


  13. Scaled Sardine

  14. Scaled Sardine

    There is a 2.71% catch rate for Scaled Sardine, based on 36 Scaled Sardine counted.

    Western Port Scaled Sardine Counts Chart
    Scaled

    ENLARGE WESTERN PORT SCALED SARDINE COUNTS CHART


  15. Bluefin Tuna

  16. Bluefin Tuna

    There is a 1.43% catch rate for Bluefin Tuna, based on 19 Bluefin Tuna counted.

    Western Port Bluefin Tuna Counts Chart
    Bluefin

    ENLARGE WESTERN PORT BLUEFIN TUNA COUNTS CHART


  17. Thresher Shark

  18. Thresher Shark

    There is a 1.28% catch rate for Thresher Shark, based on 17 Thresher Shark counted.

    Western Port Thresher Shark Counts Chart
    Thresher

    ENLARGE WESTERN PORT THRESHER SHARK COUNTS CHART


  19. Common Carp

  20. Common Carp

    There is a 0.83% catch rate for Common Carp, based on 11 Common Carp counted.

    Western Port Common Carp Counts Chart
    Common

    ENLARGE WESTERN PORT COMMON CARP COUNTS CHART


Recommendations above based on 30 species of fish and 1328 fish counted for November around Western Port.

To date, there are 81 species of fish and a total of 16852 fish counted for Western Port and within a 30 mile (48 km) radius since 2/12/1771 (252 years).

Last Update: 11/24/2023 9:45:43 AM

*** 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. SEAFORD PIER
    SEAFORD PIER


  6. Govenor Ledge
    Govenor Ledge


  7. 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


  8. St Leonards Boat Ramp
    St Leonards Boat Ramp


  9. MORRISONS FAULT LINE
    MORRISONS FAULT LINE


  10. Rye Boat Ramp


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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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