What fish are biting at Port Welshpool?
Fishing Port Welshpool. At Port Welshpool, you can target many different species of fish including sharks, kingfish, snapper, whiting, squid, flathead, salmon, trevally. Good bait options here include pilchards, silver whiting, squid, salmon, scad, bonito, raw chicken, mullet, pippis & prawn.
How long is the long jetty at Port Welshpool?
It is 800 metres long and stretches out into Corner Inlet and is curved to provided the jetty at the deepest part of the channel.
Can you fish at Long Jetty?
Long Jetty Not only is this spot good for fishing, but the local vintage shops, beautiful view and cafe’s make it worth the visit.
Can you fish at Port Albert?
Port Albert offers many opportunities for anglers of all types. For adventurous & experienced boaties willing to take a trip through the entrance will be rewarded with some good seasonal catches of Flathead, Gummy Shark, Snapper, Salmon, Kingfish etc.
Do Victorian Seniors need a fishing license?
People under the age of 18, over 70, and holders of Seniors Cards are exempt from the need to purchase a Recreational Fishing Licence in Victoria. The new Recreational Fishing Cards are not funded by the sale of recreational fishing licences.
Can you swim in Port Welshpool?
The coastal town of Port Welshpool is in a prime position on a shallow and calm beach. The beach is protected from the lashings of the unapologetic Bass Strait, and have some of the warmest coastal waters in Victoria, making it perfect for swimming and for families.
How far is Welshpool from Port Welshpool?
7 km
Welshpool is 7 km north of Port Welshpool, on the South Gippsland Highway.
What’s the best bait for flathead?
Live Bait – Live prawns, mullet, herring, hardyheads, and whitebait are some of the greatest baits you can use for flathead. If live bait isn’t available, then head to your local tackle store for a selection of fresh bait and to ask the staff what they would recommend in the area you are planning to fish.
What fish do you catch at the entrance?
The best part of fishing at The Entrance is the kind of catch one can get from exploring its waters. A bounty of seafood, flathead, whiting, bream, and blackfish are available all year round. During the month of January, the area is teeming with prawns that are perfect for some cocktails and mimosas after a long day.