We really like Mustad EZ baiters in the 10/0 size. There are some steelhead in the top end as well. One Spots like Constance Bank and Oak Bay Flats are still holding good numbers of Chinook feeding on large schools of needlefish. This year July will see the start of the pink run. Try spots like Constance Bank, Border Bank, and the Mud Hole in 180 to 330 ft of water. Can find out more about red bass here. Run them with a 4 to 7 leader behind a flasher; try the Madi, Bon Chovy, and Betsy. My favourites this time of year are the Herring Aid and Gold Nugget. Its a great way to keep them engaged and excited. We'll work with you to deliver services that support liveable, inclusive and sustainable communities and thriving natural environments. Popular flashers have been Jelly Fish Glow, The Bon Chovy, theMadi and the Super Betsey. Choose your area of interest below. Coho will usually be found in great numbers out in the tide lines from 300 to 800 ft of water. May in the Victoria and Oak Bay area brings some of the greatest salmon and halibut fishing of the season! The reports are compiled by an outside contractor who receives the information from bait shops, marinas and fishing guides. February 8, 2023. Ive been lucky enough to be on the water every day, putting all the worlds craziness on the shelf to focus on fishing. Crabbing has been GOOD in the bay. Mason Beller and a big permit caught in the surf in Key West. And in May, tourists looking to experience a day on the water start showing up in groves. The study area comprised all non-coastal, non-urban areas in the south west region of Victoria - from Port Phillip Bay in the east to the South Australian border in the west, and extending to the Great Dividing Range in the north. King george whiting are still accessible for land-based anglers, with Cape Douglas, Blackfellows Caves and Carpenter Rocks all worth a crack. The preferred method is to anchor and fish with spreader bars, 2-lb weights and bait. September also sees great coho fishing in Victoria, which will last until the middle of October. Anyone that has fished Victoria/Sooke area has heard of the man, the myth, the legend, Brian Gibson. This outfit should be a 20 size reel spooled with 25 or 30 lb. Current condition: Overcast and Windy 43F 2022-11-06T12:53:00-06:00; This Afternoon 2022-11-06, Mostly Sunny and Windy. If you would like to have a fishing report published then simply email us at reports@fishingmad.com.au and include a description of what you caught, how you caught it, and the rough area it was caught and attach a few photos and we will gladly share this on the reports page. 3 trips over the weekend and all trips producing Snapper, If its is your first time book an early trip as it is better early in the mornings. The information contained in this website is provided by Island Outfitters Ltd. and while we endeavor to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, prices or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. You also can get helpful information from the Fishing Forecast. Today was a great day. [ February 2, 2023 ] South West Rocks Report NSW Fishing Reports. Fairfax Point, Saanichton Spit, and Coal Island have been producing catches as well, but many of the fish are too small for retention. If you limit out early, try your luck at lingcod. Anglers are catching trout and Bluegill at Dunlap Lake near the boat launch and the pipes. 330. zoom: 8, will be perfect. Its a wonderful time to be on the water, with calm mornings and plenty of Chinook and coho to keep the reels screaming. We rely on our "ears and eyes" in the field to bring you accurate river reports from some of our most popular local rivers. Constance Bank, Border Bank, and off Albert Head are all good places to try. If youre fishing close to bottom in any of the hotspots, run these behind a Madi or Betsy Flasher and the rods will be popping! My old faithful setup is spreader bars, 2-lb weights, and bait. As soon as we see yellowtail the rock fishing will take a back seat. Dont leave home without one. Some years the dogfish can be bad; try non-baited lures like the Delta Hali Hawg, or my personal favourite, the Gibbs Big Eye jig. 27 Feb 23 View Article . Macaulay Point to the break wall is a great place to fish in 50 to 90 ft of water. We only had a short break in Melbourne's unpredictable weather but it was enough to get out on the water to try our luck with the Snapper, we caught Snapper on every trip with only one trip getting a small catch, every other trip seen good numbers of fish come aboard. Delta Jumbo Skirts in Herring Aide or Pink Glow in front of herring, salmon bellies, or mackerel are really good choices, or try my favouritea Delta Hali Hawg tipped with octopus. As always, have a great time making memories and catching some fish! The Chinook fishing will be epic, but lets not forget about halibut and cod! Trolling small Tomic plugs close to shore has been very effective. The bass have moved into deep water and deep-water structures hold fish. Campbell. // example disable DistanceControl Flashers and spoons and hoochies are staples, but I love using Silver Horde plugs in 4 and 5, as no flashers are needed with them. of the most popular sections of coastline for sight seeing in Victoria, They are usually found right near the bottom and can be caught on a variety of gear. Check out the latest fishing & tackle news, tips, fishing reports and detailed fish information. Anchovies in a Rhys Davis Teaser head in Bloody Nose, Purple Haze, Green Chrome, or No Bananas are all great choices behind a Gibbs Madi Flasher or Oki Betsy or Phantom Flasher. Areas to try are Albert Head, Constance Bank and Boarder Bank. Small Salmon, Bream and Mullet can be caught in this river, while I like using white glow hoochies and small spoons, trolled fast and shallow. Constance Bank and the Mud Hole have been the spots to fish. The crowds typically lighten up but there are still plenty of fish to be had! Try 150 to 300 of water with salmon bellies, mackerel, or herring on a spreader bar and 2-lb weights. Fish close to shore with anchovies, spoons, or hoochies. Coho will start to show up in big numbers out on the tide lines. Albert Head, Border Bank, Constance Bank, and William Head are all great areas to try. There are so many places to try. There will be a mix of needlefish and herring hanging around these areas, so the good old Gibbs Skinny G in a variety of patterns like Herring Aid, Bon Chovy, chartreuse/chrome, and No Bananas behind a Madi or Betsy Flasher will get you off to a great start! A 7-8 ft. Rod rated for 25-30 lb. When youve got your limit of halibut, stop at some of the rock piles on your way in and try for a couple lingcod or rock cod. Fishing licences are essential in Victoria and can be purchase from Bait and Tackle shops, service stations Service Stations, Caravan Parks and the Post Office. Off Oak Bay, try Ten-Mile Point, The Golf Course, and The Gap. Includes international tracking. The three main spots to fish are Oak Bay Flats, The Gap, and Constance Bank. I hope everyone has a great summer on the water!! towards Timboon, Brown Trout up to 4 kg and Blackfish can be caught. See details. Can also be used by local bait suppliers Only members who have been a member for at least 30 days and have 25 posts will be eligible to post classifieds on our board. Also try squirts in J79, Purple Haze, green splatterback, and white glow. Anything pink will catch them. Victorian Fishing Reports are collated and updated several times each week. mouth of the Gellibrand is situated at the township of Princetown; this There are plenty around when the currents are right. Bottomfish are still open in June, and you can find nice lingcod and other rock fish on any of the many rocky reefs around the area. Run any of these setups behind a variety of flashers; I recommend the Madi, OKi Phantom, OKi Betsy, and the new OKi Super Herring Aid. 14 km east of Port Campbell Princetown has several beaches next to the March and April are two of my favourite months to fish the Victoria/Oak Bay areas. Most Great fishing happening right now at the Coronado Islands aboardthe San Diego fishing out of Seaforth Landing. update the fishing reports each week through the fishing season, reporting on fishing success, While you might catch the odd mid-depth fish, more than 90% of them will be right on the bottom looking for food. Tips, best practices, places and the go-to lures are just a sample of what you'll find in our fishing report. Troll fast! Ive had some unbelievable fishing off Ten Mile in the middle of July! I like to use anchovies or herring in Rhys Davis teaser heads behind a Madi or Betsy flasher. If you think youre going too fast, go faster. Tomorrow: 78 / 72 F St. Petersburg. will work good. August is the last full month for bottom fishing for rockfish. Where has the time gone? Temporary Cuttlefish fishing closure from 14 May 2022 to 13 May 2023 The South West region of Western Australia produces some fantastic fishing spots, from offshore pink snapper, Australian Salmon from the beach to up the numerous creeks and rivers for huge numbers of Black Bream in the creeks. If the dogfish are a problem, dont be afraid to try jigsIve caught plenty on jigs when the dogfish are out of control. There have also been lots of just undersize springs recently, so the action has been good even if the size has not been great. Tight lines and calm seas! January 8, 2023. Quicklinks: Contact Us . Halibut are still plentiful in July, but dogfish can be a pain. The reports are compiled by an outside contractor who receives the Dont forget to try for some lingcod and other bottom fish. Other spots to try are The Gap and Constance Bank, and there should be some hatchery coho out in the tidelines to be caught. If you want to target them, fish in tight from the Ogden Point Breakwater to Sax Point. The OA12R is the UV I like this time of year. They will be plentiful until the third week of October. within the town produces good catches of Snapper, Trevally, Barracouta, Welcome to August! (250) 812-2123 Kind of hard to cook up a fish dinner in a hotel room, right? // You can disable the control by options or with explicit function. [ January 23, 2023 ] Maroochy River Report Maroochy River. Fishing Report Mar 02, 2023 Trellys Fishing Report Feb 27, 2023 Trellys Fishing Report Feb 10, 2023 Trellys Fishing Report Feb 02, 2023 Trellys Fishing Report Jan 19, 2023 Trellys Fishing Report Jan 12, 2023 Trellys Fishing Report Jan 06, 2023 Trellys Fishing Report Dec 30, 2022 Trellys Fishing Report Dec 23, 2022 2 3 We cannot wait to weigh them at the dock. Jigs, Drop Shot and Ned rigs are your best bets for catching fish. If you are keen on catching Salmon this The fish are 25 to 35 pounds. You will most certainly be deafened by the sound of your reels screaming. There is excellent Fishing is a sport, you win some you lose some. We generally anchor for halibut around these areas, so be very careful with our strong currents and dont anchor in any shipping lanes. Rainy Lake Fishing Reports Rainy River Fishing Reports Red River Fishing Reports, Fargo, Grand Forks, Moorhead, Selkirk, Wahpeton, & Winnipeg St Cloud Fishing Reports St Croix River Fishing Reports South Central Minnesota - Faribault, Mankato, Albert Lea, Waterville Fishing Reports - MN Lakes May has always been one of the best months of the year to catch fish in our area, and the fishing in Victoria/Oak Bay has been outstanding this year. Subscribe to our Free Fishing Reports Freshwater Ice Fishing Tips for Beginners Learn ice fishing tips and techniques to catch northern pike, trout, largemouth, smallmouth, panfish, and more. These fish are usually found in tight to shore and in shallower water. by Andy Nabreski The Latest in Pennsylvania Freshwater In the southwest corner of the state at Warrnambool, at the end of the Great Ocean Road, anglers can try their luck on the Hopkins River estuary, a nine-kilometre stretch of water extending from Point Ritchie to Allansford. [ February 23, 2023 ] Forster Report Forster. Bouncing bottom is the key to success in this fishery. Move along little doggie! Find the needlefish and youll find the fish. Try fishing for them a few miles off Trial Island and all the way out to Border Bank. The whole stretch of water from Clover Point to MacAulay Point will hold springs. There are still plenty of halibut to be caught this time of year, although the dogfish will have moved in thick. 1681a Island Highway I hope everyone is having a great and productive fishing season! The beauty of fishing out of these areas is how close the fish are to the marinas and boat launches. Halibut fishing can be great in July, although you might have to battle through some dogfish. Salas 6x jr and Salas 6x in blue/white and scrambled egg are perfect. We see what the scales say. A long run is 6 or 7 miles and sometimes as short as dropping your kicker out of the breakwater. Freshwater/ Saltwater Dividing Line Map.