Thursday, August 30, 2012

The Advantages Of Using A Port Phillip Bay Fishing Map

By Martina Garrett


Port Phillip Bay has a depth of up to 30m and covers 2000 square kilometers. It is also commonly known as "Rip" bay, and is approximately 3 km wide. As one of the most hazardous entrances, the Rip should generally be navigated during calm conditions by skilled crewmen who posses a Port Phillip bay fishing map.

Numerous table fish are able to be identified in this bay. Gummy Shark, Whiting, Garfish, Flathead and Bream are the common species. Port Philip is home to numerous fishing hot spots. Inquiring with the local people at the nearby fishing tackle stores allows you to discover exactly where the fish are biting.

During different times of the year, you can find species such as, King Fish, Salmon, Yellow Tail, Sharks, Snook and Whiting. Generally the locals are very informative when fishing for these different fish. They are more than willing to lend a helping hand and point you in the right direction.

Regular catches in the Rip are Salmon, Leatherjacket, Barracouta, Snapper, Squid and champion Whiting. November to April are the warmer months of the year, and is the best time to go after a number of different species. The Yellow Kingfish run is definitely something to enjoy. You will also be able to find plenty of Squid migrating into the bay each year around October.

The best spots to fish for Squid are at Point Lonsdale, Port Napean, as well as Queenscliff. Here, large Squid are found with catches of up to 300kg. Towards the end of October, Snapper enter the area and are also popular on the end of lines.

Many Kingfish are targeted off the stonewall in Nepean Bay. Here anglers regularly anchor 600m out at a time, when they then enjoy chasing these "Green Rockets". Land based anglers do well in this area, as do Game fishermen. Another good location is just off the piers of Queenscliff and Port Lonsdale. The common catch here is the Seven Gilled Shark species.

Relocating up towards the western end of the boat ramp in Intended Head, an individual will get great access to Prince George Bank. Other great places worth looking into are Grassy Point and also the Governor's Reef. Anglers who cast from the pier are privileged to catch quite a few Whiting, Flathead and Leatherjackets throughout the summer months.

Enthusiasts from Cunnigham Pier are paid highly for their efforts. This area frequently produces Barracouta, Flathead, Travally, Slimy Mackerel, and also Flathead. Land based anglers are usually very lucky around this spot.

A popular area for Gummy Sharks, Snapper, Spotted Ling and Flathead is the Geelong Grammar School region. Avalon, just north of Geelong is a good area for Whiting. Fishing can also be quite exciting in the old channel markers.

Whiting also offer good fishing in the Curlewis Bank area. There is good access to Clifton Springs which also has a boat ramp. For fishermen looking for Bream, Werribee is also a location to look into. It is a wise idea to take a Port Phillip bay fishing map with you, so that you do not leave out any of these fabulous angling locations.




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