Fishing Report – July 26, 2018

ANGLESEA

» Weather again affecting reports
» Still salmon being caught off most local beaches
» Report of the occasional gummy sharks off the beaches.

BARWON HEADS

» Still the occasional report of gummy sharks off the beaches
» A few King George whiting, trevally and salmon are still being caught in the river
» Reports of salmon still being caught of the beaches.

TORQUAY

» Weather still affecting reports
» Offshore reports of a few pinkies and flatties when fishos do get out
» Salmon reports continue off most beaches
» Whiting reports are few and far between
» The occasional gummy sharks are still being caught
» Bream in Spring Creek as usual.

Remember Torquay Tackle and Sports. For all the best available advice in Torquay on tackle and bait, drop in and see Ross or Josh. They will do their best to ensure you get the most up-to-date information available. Phone 5264 8207.

QUEENSCLIFF

» St Leonards, a few reports of some small snapper being caught
» Whiting catches are still occurring along with some flathead
» Gummy shark and squid are also being caught
» Pt Lonsdale has reports of salmon and a few trevally
» Queenscliff harbour has reports of a few trevally
» White Lady still some reports of whiting, plus some squid and flathead
» Indented Heads has reports of a few flathead, squid and some whiting and the odd snapper
» A few gummy shark still being caught out wide
» Clifton Springs has a few nice flathead still being caught along with the odd pinkie and a few whiting.

RECREATIONAL fishers in northwest Victoria can look forward to wetting a line in a new lake thanks to local anglers, the Yarriambiack Shire and a grant from the Labor Government’s Target One Million plan.

Minister for Agriculture Jaala Pulford visited the region recently and announced work had started on the new waterway, which was historically known as Willow Lake.

The new lake will use the shell of the decommissioned town water reservoir and be maintained by a newly constructed pipeline from Lake Lascelles.

Once complete, the 1.4ha lake will provide anglers with a family-friendly destination, located away from motorised water-based activities.

The Lake Lascelles/Corrong Committee of Management is using the $60,600 grant for earthworks, the construction of two nine-metre fishing platforms and picnic facilities.

The Victorian Fisheries Authority will stock thousands of native fish fingerlings, including golden perch and silver perch, into the lake next summer when the water level permits.

It is hoped the new lake emulates the performance of the native fish in neighbouring Lake Lascelles, where stocked golden perch now provide great fishing opportunities for locals and visitors.

The Labor Government’s Target One Million Plan has already delivered a raft of improvements for recreational fishers in recent years, including stocking a record six million fish over the last 12 months, saving Lake Toolondo’s iconic trout fishery and ending commercial net fishing in Corio Bay.

National 4×4 Outdoors Show, Fishing & Boating Expo
It’s that time of year again! The 2018 National 4×4 Outdoors Show, Fishing & Boating Expo, which will be held at the Melbourne Showgrounds, August 17-19 and we are excited to offer you tickets for a potential giveaway to your audience.

The family-friendly event will again cater for every interest and budget, with over 200 exhibitors onsite and thousands of products being showcased. There will be something for everyone, 4×4 aftermarket gear, camper trailers, boats, fishing tackle, wet weather gear, tents or expert advice from those in the know.

This year, joining the expo once again will be TV’s biggest outdoor experts Rick & Starlo (The Offroad Adventure Show), Roothy, Jase Andrews (All 4 Adventure), Spida & Sheree Everitt (Great Australian Doorstep), Shaun and Graham (4WD Action) and Pat Callinan (Pat Callinan’s 4×4 Adventures).

There will be thousands of bargains and brands on sale with industry experts on hand to give the best advice and deals for 4×4, camping, fishing, boating and outdoor adventures. There will also be a host of free entertainment from Base Camp, the Action Arena & the Amarok V6 4×4 Proving Ground, plus fishing and 4WD seminars, test drives & 4WD training, cooking demonstrations and tastings.

Ticket Giveaway
Next week I will be giving some tickets away to the 4×4 Outdoor and Fishing expo. So, if you want a chance to win a double pass to the show, please send in your latest best fishing picture along with your contact details and I will let you know if you are a winner as it is first in, best dressed. Tickets are limited so be quick.

PHOTOS

I would also like to remind everyone to 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.