Fishing Report – December 28, 2017

ANGLESEA

» Reports of pinkies continue
» Salmon are being reported in good numbers
» Still reports of flathead offshore.

BARWON HEADS

» Reports of salmon, trevally and King George whiting being caught are still coming in
» Snapper and pinkies continue offshore
» Reports of gummy shark catches also continue.

TORQUAY

» Reports of snapper being caught offshore
» Flathead reports continue offshore
» Reports of some nice King George whiting still being caught in close
» Salmon continue off the beaches
» Spring Creek, a few nice bream have been caught.

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.

QUEENSCLIFF

» St Leonards: snapper out wide, whiting and good size flathead being caught
» Gummy shark catches also continue
» Point Lonsdale: salmon, trevally and the odd good-sized whiting are being caught
» Queenscliff harbour: trevally, salmon, mullet and some pinkies are still being caught
» White Lady has whiting and calamari as well as flathead being caught
» Off Indented Head, flathead, squid, snapper and gummy shark continue.

To all my readers, I just want to take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you a merry and safe Christmas. For many, Christmas is a time for family, friends, food and drink, but some may not be so lucky. So this Christmas, share a thought and some cheer with those who may be less fortunate than yourselves and help spread this year’s Christmas message of hope to all. Merry Christmas, everyone!

Tweed Heads competition is now closed

As you are aware, My Big Catch in conjunction with Berger Houseboats in Tweed Heads has been running a competition with a fantastic prize on a houseboat on the Tweed River. The competition closed yesterday. The winner of this fantastic prize will be notified this week and published in next week’s paper.

Fishing guide

It’s that time of the year when you can pick up your new Recreational Fishing Guide. Most good tackle stores will now have this available; if not, just ask them to put one away for you.

Anglers are being encouraged to get hold of the new Recreational Fishing Guide for 2018, which is now available free from hundreds of outlets including bait and tackle shops.

Recreational anglers can also update or download the free ‘Vic Fishing’ app for smartphones.

Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) chief executive officer Travis Dowling said the state government was investing a record $46 million into Target One Million to get more people fishing, more often, so it was important that everyone knew the rules and did their bit.

“The updated guide and app includes rule changes for trout, stingrays, skates, banjo sharks and rock lobster that started in 2017,” Mr Dowling said.

“Every year, we update the printed 64-page guide, which is funded by recreational fishing licence fees.

“The smartphone app is updated more regularly as rule changes occur through the course of a year.

“The guide and app are pivotal in helping recreational anglers understand bag limits, minimum sizes, closed seasons and equipment rules, which all contribute to sustainable fisheries.”

Mr Dowling said the new guide and app were supported by a suite of other educational tools including stick-on boat rulers and free plastic measures for abalone, rock lobster and spiny freshwater crayfish.

“These too have been updated to reflect all the changed rules.”

Guides are available free of charge from most good tackle shops, many Tourist Information Centres and offices of the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources.

Alternatively, anglers can phone the Customer Service Centre on 136 186 and request guides, measures and rulers, all free of charge.

The new 2018 guide can also be viewed on the VFA’s website at vfa.vic.gov.au/fishingguide

Photos

Keep those photos coming in of your big catch! Please forward them to [email protected], with type of fish, weight, length, location and your name. I am more than happy to place your photos in My Big Catch. Any photos received before 5pm on December 27 will see you into the running to win the aforementioned prize.