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Barracouta
May be
caught year round in Port Fairy Bay but best fishing occurs during
Winter and Spring. Bait to use includes Bluebait, Whitebait and
Pilchard fillets. Also, taken on lures. Due to nature of teeth,
using a small wire trace is a sound option. Enters Moyne River
Estuary on occasions especially during Winter months.
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Bream
(Black)
Found in Moyne River estuary with the best fishing to be had
downstream of the footbridge including rear of Gardens Caravan Park and
beyond. Better baits include all saltwater Worms, Shrimp, Yabbies
and small Crabs.
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Cod
(Rock)
Found in Port Fairy Bay and upper estuary section (from Martin's
Point to end of channel) of Moyne River. May be caught year round but
colder months best, especially at night. Virtually takes all
baits.
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Flathead
Found in Port Fairy Bay and may be caught the year round but warmer
months best. Takes many baits with Whitebait, Bluebait and Pilchard
fillets being excellent. Boat drifter across sand flats often a
successful method of capture. Smaller specimens are often taken in
upper reaches of Moyne River estuary.
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Garfish
Occasionally taken in the smaller inlets and rock pools along the
Port Fairy coastline. Successful fishing often necessitates the use of a
float together with the use of berley. Popular baits include smaller
pieces of salt water Worms, sand fleas or dough (flour and water with a
dash of curry powder).
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Mullet
(Yellow-Eye)
May be caught year round including close in along the local surf
beaches. Also found inside Moyne River estuary where cooler months
normally produces the best fishing. Better baits include saltwater
Worms, Pipi and pudding type baits (boiled mutton flap etc).
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Mulloway
Occasionally caught in the Moyne River estuary. Summer months
best and preferably at night. Fishing involves larger baits including
small live fish, salt water Yabbies, large Worms, a whole Pilchard or a
fresh strip of Squid or Cuttlefish.
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Parrot
Fish
common along the rocky sections of coast line and anywhere that weed
and kelp beds are found. Bites all year round and in general terms
accepts all baits.
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Perch
(estuary)
Occasionally caught within Moyne River estuary and best down-stream
from footbridge. Likely spots are any snags to be found in River, shrubs
or trees hanging over the water edge or pylons of bridges. Summer months
are best and try live baits including salt water Shrimps and Yabbies.
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Salmon
(Australian)
Common in Port Fairy Bay and main target fish involved in surf
fishing. Caught all year round but best in Winter and Spring.
Smaller specimens also enter Moyne River estuary. Better baits include
Bluebait, Whitebait, Pilchard fillets and Pipi. Also caught on
lures.
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Snapper
Best in Port Fairy Bay and close to coastline during Summer and
Autumn. Mainly taken to about 1kg and generally found in vicinity
of rocky or rubble type ground. Takes most popular baits including
Pilchard fillets, Bluebait, Whitebait, pieces of Squid etc. May
sometimes be caught at end of Moyne River channel (either side) during
warmer months.
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Sweep
Ocean species
found close in along rocky coastline and especially in areas where
ground rises steeply from deep water towards surface. Great care in
fishing needed and suitable weather conditions required due to vicinity
of surf and wave action. May be taken year round, and softer baits
including Pipi, Mussel, pieces of Yabby and peeled frozen Prawns are
amongst the best.
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Trevally
(Silver)
Sometimes encountered whilst fishing for other species. Will
bite on most baits including bluebait, mussel and Pipi. Pilchard fillets
being very effective. Smaller specimens penetrate Moyne River
estuary. Can be caught all year round but Spring is probably best.
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Whiting
(King George)
Generally caught close to shore in sand patches surrounding or
adjacent to weed or kelp beds. All of the small bays and inlets
along the coastline hold fish from time to time. Certainly the better
fishing occurs during the Summer and Autumn months. Any of the
softer baits are effective including Pipi, Mussel, Worms, Yabbies and
Pilchard fillets. During Warmer months fishing from Martin's Point
seaward and from end of channel (either side) may on occasions produce
fish.
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Whiting
(Sand or School)
Smaller relative of the King George and reasonably common in Port
Fairy Bay. Same baits apply as for King George Whiting and small
specimens often caught in Moyne River estuary.
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