The Corio Bay inner harbour has remained a fishing hotspot for families and anglers trying to escape some windy conditions with a great variety of species on offer.
The Spoil Ground just off the Lineburners boat ramp has been one of the many spots producing good reports with pink snapper, King George whiting, flathead, snook and salmon.
Soft plastics will always be a reliable option to get amongst the action, and of course, bait will work fantastic too. Salted pilchards, squid and pipis all make for great bait and with the aid of a consistent burley trail in the water, it should result in a great session on the water.
The outer harbour has continued offering some great fishing for King George whiting this past week, with good numbers reported from anglers fishing along the Curlewis bank between three to five metres of water.
It has been the sweet spot, but being active and making regular moves to find fish is crucial to big school feeding, giving you the best chance to smack them.
Calamari was a bit tougher this week in these areas; however, some reports were still coming through from anglers getting stuck into a few.
Squid jigs sized 3.0 in a bright pink colour seem to be the most effective, but when the sky is high and bright like it is at the moment, bright jigs are usually a standout.
Snapper was still on the cards for some anglers this past week and, although there wasn’t a heap reported catches, we still had some reports of anglers landing fish of up to four kilograms.
Fishing tide changes and fresh baits are key this time of year as the fishing can be a little tougher, and offshore has remained the talk of the fishing community with kingfish, tuna and mako sharks all holding in great numbers.
Kings are still hanging around the shallow reefs around Ocean Grove and Point Lonsdale. Live baits and poppers have been the most effective baits and lures.
Tuna are hanging out deeper, between 30 and 40 metres, cruising on the surface. Approaching them with stealth and launching poppers into them will give you the best chance for a bite.
Makos are out even deeper again, out in 60 to 70 metres. A strong burley trail whilst drifting is the go with compact baits like half a salmon or a strip of fish suspended under a balloon, which should get you into the action.
