Fishing around Williamstown

Quite a variety of fishing experiences can be gained at Williamstown, its extensive shoreline provides for fishing of a pier shore or rocks.

The prized catches of the area are Southern sea garfish and gummy sharks both of which can be dumped into your boat in bountiful amounts.

Other popular fish to the area include King George whiting, snapper, black bream, and flathead. Popular bait used in the area includes worms, pilchards, whitebait and even lures.

Photo: Williamstown's dockyards produce these frigates for the Australian and New Zealand Navies

WILLIAMSTOWN

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Plenty of attractions can also be found in Williamstown if not only for the sweeping views of Melbourne's city but also for the port where you can visit several historic ships and the old sewage pumping station which now houses the popular museum "Scienceworks".

Williamstown will continue to be a tourist destination over the next few years with plans for redevelopment of the port and city park area into marinas, restaurants and heritage areas.