{"id":17555,"date":"2018-09-26T01:59:13","date_gmt":"2018-09-25T15:59:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/?p=17555"},"modified":"2018-09-27T18:45:07","modified_gmt":"2018-09-27T08:45:07","slug":"fishing-report-september-27-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/sport\/fishing-report-september-27-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Fishing Report – September 27, 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

\u00bb Fishing conditions are poor due to weather conditions over the past week
\n\u00bb Salmon are still being caught off local beaches
\n\u00bb Pinkies are still around but still few and far between
\n\u00bb The occasional whiting is being caught
\n\u00bb The odd gummy shark has been reported in the area.<\/p>\n

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

\u00bb Mulloway being reported again in the river
\n\u00bb Some snapper being caught offshore
\n\u00bb A few trevally are also being caught in the river
\n\u00bb Salmon still being caught off the beaches.<\/p>\n

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

\u00bb Still reports of a few King George whiting being reported in close
\n\u00bb Reports of pinkies and snapper appearing
\n\u00bb Some flathead offshore in deeper water
\n\u00bb Salmon reports off most local beaches
\n\u00bb Gummy shark catches have been reported
\n\u00bb Still some nice bream in Spring Creek.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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

\u00bb St Leonards has reports of King George whiting, flathead and squid in numbers
\n\u00bb Clifton Springs is still seeing reports of whiting, flathead and squid catches
\n\u00bb Queenscliff has whiting, flathead, pinkies and squid continuing to be reported
\n\u00bb The creek is said to be producing some small trevally and salmon
\n\u00bb Swan Bay is still seeing reports of a squid, whiting and a few garfish being caught at the entrance
\n\u00bb Point Lonsdale has reports of trevally and salmon
\n\u00bb The White Lady is seeing whiting and squid still being caught
\n\u00bb Indented Head has reports of flathead, King George whiting and squid continuing.<\/p>\n

ANGLERS and seafood lovers celebrating National Gone Fishing Day on Sunday October 14 need look no further than Portarlington for a family-friendly day on the Bellarine Peninsula.<\/p>\n

Member for Bellarine Lisa Neville said the free \u2018Hooked on Bellarine\u2019 event will have something for everyone including the chance to hear from the Victorian Fisheries Authority\u2019s (VFA) newest ambassador Bachar Houli from the Richmond Football Club.<\/p>\n

Bachar is a keen angler and regularly takes his own boat out with friends and family to explore Victoria\u2019s bays and inlets in search of fresh fish.<\/p>\n

Hosted by the VFA with support from Bellarine Bayside Coastal Management, the event is funded through the Andrews Labor Government\u2019s Target One Million plan, which is investing a record $46 million to get more people fishing, more often.<\/p>\n

Sam Goodwin from Masterchef will be showing off his cooking skills with tasty seafood recipes that everyone can try at home featuring Portarlington-grown mussels and fresh fish.<\/p>\n

Aaron Habgood from Reel Adventures will be on hand to share fishing tips and secrets on catching more snapper, King George whiting and gummy shark, all fantastic eating species on the dinner table.<\/p>\n

For the kids, expert anglers from local fishing clubs will be providing free instruction through several \u2018come and try\u2019 clinics on the day. Everything is provided!<\/p>\n

Other \u2018Hooked on Bellarine\u2019 attractions include:<\/p>\n