The Barwon Heads area offers probably
the most diverse fishing experiences in the Geelong region.
As its name suggests Barwon Heads is the head of the Barwon
River that stretches to the Otways rain forests.
The Barwon River at Barwon Heads is salt water, as it comes
from the salty lake Connewarre, which becomes freshwater up
stream near Leopold and stretches south westerly through the
Geelong region to the Otways.
Mullaways are the prized catch of this region of the Barwon,
while downstream of the bridge
whiting,
snapper and
mullet
are caught from the Barwon Heads jetty.
Photo: The Barwon Heads bluff now a marine sanctuary is
home to huge forests of Kelp which are habitats for hundreds of species
of plant and creatures that only live in the Southern parts of
Australia.
Barwon Heads was established as a
small fishing village around 1875, since then it has
become one of Victoria's favorite summer holiday
destinations.
Boats out from the heads catch various species of shark,
snapper, barracoutta and
salmon.
Fishermen on the surf beach regularly catch
salmon, silver trevally and good size luderick.
There is a good boat ramp at Barwon
Heads but it is on the lake side of the Bridge and may be
too low for larger vessels. The river is also tidal so it is
important to check that your boat will fit under the bridge
at high tide.
Barwon Heads offers quite
a few places to purchase bait, fishing licenses and fishing
gear.
The Barwon Heads Bluff is now part of a
marine sanctuary. Please check the fishing rules and
regulations before putting in your line.
BARWON HEADS
