Fishing near Geelong, Victoria

Geelong sits on the western shore of Corio Bay, with Port Phillip Bay and the Bellarine Peninsula on its doorstep. The area is known for productive bay fishing from piers, jetties and boat, with snapper, King George whiting, flathead, trevally and calamari among the most-targeted species. Cunningham Pier, Wangim Walk and Limeburners Point are the go-to land-based spots in town, while the broader Bellarine — including Portarlington, Clifton Springs and Point Lonsdale — extends the options considerably. The Barwon River and nearby freshwater systems add a different dimension for those chasing trout and perch.

Top waters to fish near Geelong

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Australian Grayling

Prototroctes maraena

Australian Smelt

Retropinna semoni

Brown Trout

Salmo trutta

Carassius auratus

Climbing Galaxias

Galaxias brevipinnis

Common Carp

Cyprinus carpio

Common Roach

Rutilus rutilus

Tench

Tinca tinca

European Perch

Perca fluviatilis

Flathead Grey Mullet

Mugil cephalus

Macquarie Perch

Macquaria australasica

Mountain Galaxias

Galaxias olidus

Puye

Galaxias maculatus

River Blackfish

Gadopsis marmoratus

Short-finned Eel

Anguilla australis

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