The St. Leonards and Indented Heads
region of the Bellarine Peninsula are fine fishing grounds.
St Leonards pier is a favorite for anglers with good catches
of squid and
snapper being reported. October and November
are the best two months to fish off the pier.
The St Leonards boat ramp offers easy access to boat owners
wishing to fish the shallow protected grounds of the nearby
Swan Bay.
Swan bay offers an abundance of species with
flathead,
garfish,
whiting and
snapper being popular catches. The
shallow waters are safe breeding grounds for many species.
Sharks are another regular catch in the area with a variety
of species being caught.
Photo: The last remains of the paddle steamer off the
shore of Indented Heads
Off the shoreline of Indented Head
you can see the remains of the "Ozone" which was the
first ever paddle steamer to cross Port Philip Bay.
Boat users should be aware of the rock outcrops in much of
the shallow areas around Indented Heads and St Leonards. The
paddle steamer wreck in Indented Heads should be a reminder
of the damage rocks can cause to boats.
The townships are made up of many holiday homes and a large
proportion of retired people who have come to the area for
fresh air and a quieter life. The local St Leonards bowling
club football club and golf course are a thriving activities
for many of the locals.
Salt lagoons and the St Leonards lake and adjoining reserve
backing onto Swan Bay ensure an abundance of native bird life,
from grass parrots, finches, native wrens and sea birds.
Fishing is a favorite pastime in the area with boat ramps and
piers close by.
ST LEONARDS
