Fishing in Anglesea can be perfect for
the beginner there are plenty of
bream
to be found and you are generally guaranteed a bite. The
Anglesea River Estuary is a favorite spot for families
looking to catch their dinner.
People
fishing in the river do very well using prawn meat,
delicious luderick and trevally
really enjoy this type of bait.
The shoreline also offers good surf
beach fishing, popular catches include
salmon, trevally and
mullet. Most of these can
be picked up with a range of Prawns, pippies or yabby.
Photo: The bream is a popular catch in the
estuary of the
Anglesea River
The King George Whiting is found along
the southern coast of Australia. The fish likes
sandy bottoms and the younger fish prefer the
quieter estuaries while the bigger ones like the
offshore reefs.
Point Roadknight to the south of Anglesea offers great rock
fishing. Please remember this is a dangerous sport and take
all necessary steps to remain safe. The rocks are a good
place for lager
salmon and the odd
snapper.
The waters around Anglesea are also popular for fishermen with
boats. The waters offer a multitude of fish species
including several species of shark,
snapper, leather jackets and large rock
flatheads.
A boat ramp can be found near the camping ground on the north
side of the Anglesea River or at Point Roadknight which is a
few kilometers south of Anglesea towards
Lorne.
Please ensure you follow the legislated rules for size and bag
numbers and only fish where you are meant to- this helps
ensure there are plenty of fish stock for generations to
come.