{"id":3821,"date":"2017-12-12T07:31:10","date_gmt":"2017-12-12T07:31:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bellarinetimes\/?p=3821"},"modified":"2017-12-27T05:09:28","modified_gmt":"2017-12-27T05:09:28","slug":"fishing-report-november-9-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bellarinetimes\/sport\/fishing-report-november-9-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"Fishing Report – November 9, 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"

ANGLESEA<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00bb Local beaches are still seeing salmon being caught
\n\u00bb Offshore, still some sand flathead are being caught when boaties can get out
\n\u00bb Couta are also still believed to be around
\n\u00bb Occasional gummy shark catches have been reported
\n\u00bb Still some pinkie snapper being reported.<\/p>\n

APOLLO BAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00bb Salmon are still being caught off Wild Dog and Marengo
\n\u00bb Good whiting are being caught both land based and by those out in the boats
\n\u00bb Those fishing in the harbour are catching grass whiting, King George whiting and a few trevally. Outside the harbour, a few salmon are still being caught off the wall
\n\u00bb Snapper and gummy shark catches are being reported
\n\u00bb Barham River producing a few small trout in the upper reaches.<\/p>\n

For all your bait and tackle, go to Apollo Bay Sports. Phone Steve or Jen, they will be more than pleased to help you. Phone 5237 6434.<\/p>\n

BARWON HEADS<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00bb Reports of pinkies, snapper and whiting continue offshore
\n\u00bb Some gummy sharks have been caught off the beaches
\n\u00bb Salmon catches continue off most local beaches
\n\u00bb The Barwon River: reports are still being received of some King George whiting, trevally and salmon being caught.<\/p>\n

TORQUAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00bb Offshore reports of pinkies and flathead continue
\n\u00bb King George whiting and sand whiting are still being caught in close
\n\u00bb Reports still of some barracouta being caught offshore
\n\u00bb Gummy shark catches have been received off some local beaches
\n\u00bb Salmon continue to be caught of most local beaches
\n\u00bb in Spring Creek, bream continue.<\/p>\n

Remember Torquay Tackle and Sports. For all the best available advice in Torquay on tackle and bait, drop in at the store and see Ross or Josh to ensure you get the most up-to-date information available, or phone 5264 8207.<\/p>\n

QUEENSCLIFF<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00bb a few King George whiting, flathead, squid off St Leonards being caught; out wide snapper and a few gummies are also being caught
\n\u00bb Some nice snapper being caught as well as pinkies, King George whiting, sand whiting, squid and flathead being caught off Clifton Springs
\n\u00bb Those off Queenscliff still catching some trevally, King George whiting, squid as well as some nice salmon
\n\u00bb The creek has trevally and salmon still being
\n\u00bb Point Lonsdale, reports of trevally, salmon and couta off the pier, with the odd snapper also being caught
\n\u00bb The White Lady continues to produce whiting and squid
\n\u00bb indented head, flathead, a few King George whiting and squid are all being caught.<\/p>\n

THE Andrews Labor Government is better protecting stingrays, skates and guitarfish (or banjo sharks) in Victoria.<\/p>\n

Minister for Agriculture Jaala Pulford announced in Parliament that from November 7, recreational fishing rules will be strengthened to ensure these beautiful animals are treated with respect.<\/p>\n

The new rules are the product of extensive public consultation during winter, which attracted almost 1,200 submissions \u2013 the vast majority of which supported increased protection for these species.<\/p>\n

The new rules will:<\/p>\n