{"id":7161,"date":"2018-01-31T22:55:02","date_gmt":"2018-01-31T11:55:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/?p=7161"},"modified":"2018-01-31T22:55:42","modified_gmt":"2018-01-31T11:55:42","slug":"fishing-report-febuary-1-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/sport\/fishing-report-febuary-1-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Fishing Report – Febuary 1, 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

\u00bb Fishing reports from Anglesea are showing a bit of improvement
\n\u00bb Pinkies are back
\n\u00bb Some tuna have also been reported.<\/p>\n

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

\u00bb The river is said to be still producing salmon, trevally and King George whiting as well as a few mulloway
\n\u00bb Flathead, snapper and pinkies being caught offshore
\n\u00bb A few gummy shark are being caught.<\/p>\n

LORNE<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00bb The fishing over the last two weeks has been excellent with great weather and plenty of fish being caught with the water offshore over 22 degrees.
\n\u00bb Flathead have been on the go for three months now and are showing no signs of slowing down. They are mainly sand flathead from 30 centimetres up to 60 centimetres, but with a few big blue spotted Yanks and Tigers are also being caught among them
\n\u00bb Pinkies are moving around in schools and their appetites are voracious and can be caught on just about anything, a lot have been full of small squid
\n\u00bb King George whiting are now being caught in good numbers and they are quite big, 46 centimetres are common
\n\u00bb Sweep and trevally have been a welcome catch when fishing for whiting
\n\u00bb Large schools of Australian Salmon as well as Yakkas and Slimy Mackerel are being caught.
\n\u00bb Gummy Sharks are consistent but be prepared to put some work into catching them
\n\u00bb The Lorne Pier has also been fishing well with Calamari, Salmon, Trevally and Whiting being caught consistently.<\/p>\n

Thanks to the Lorne Aquatic and Angling Club for this report<\/p>\n

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

\u00bb Still reports of nice snapper being caught offshore as well as off the beach
\n\u00bb Flathead and good King George whiting are also being caught with the whiting in close and off the beaches
\n\u00bb Salmon are still around with some nice ones being caught off most local beaches
\n\u00bb Some gummy sharks have been reported offshore and some off the beach
\n\u00bb Spring Creek fishing well with some nice bream being caught.<\/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. Phone 5264 8207.<\/p>\n

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

\u00bb St Leonards, reports of snapper being caught out wide continue. Whiting are still being caught with some pinkies, flathead also being caught
\n\u00bb Gummy shark and squid being caught
\n\u00bb Point Lonsdale has reports of salmon, trevally and still some good-sized whiting as well as squid being caught
\n\u00bb Queenscliff Harbour: reports of trevally, salmon and mullet continue
\n\u00bb White Lady is still reporting a few whiting, squid and calamari
\n\u00bb Indented Head has reports of flathead, squid and snapper still being caught, as well as some good gummy shark catches.<\/p>\n

THE state government has released its blueprint for boosting freshwater fishing across Victoria with record fish stockings, partnerships for better fish habitat and an actively engaged recreational fishing community.<\/p>\n

Acting Minister for Agriculture Ben Carroll released Victoria\u2019s draft Freshwater Fisheries Management Plan for public consultation.<\/p>\n

The draft plan sets out a new, statewide approach to build better recreational fisheries by bringing together fish, water and land management.<\/p>\n

It is the first Freshwater Fisheries Management Plan for Victoria that considers the sustainable management of the state\u2019s most popular recreational fish \u2013 including trout, redfin, Murray cod, golden perch and bass.<\/p>\n

The plan was developed collaboratively by fishers, Traditional Owners and other stakeholders.<\/p>\n

Its key elements include:<\/p>\n