Fairhaven
- Saltwater
- Beach
Fairhaven
- Saltwater
- Beach
- Sq. miles
- 0.8
- Boat Ramps
- 0
- Access Points
- 0
- Species
- 3
Fairhaven Beach offers a classic Victorian surf fishing experience along the iconic Great Ocean Road. This expansive beach stretches for approximately six kilometers between Aireys Inlet and Eastern View, facing the open swells of Bass Strait and the Southern Ocean. Its long, sandy shoreline is characterized by a broad surf zone with two sandbars and numerous rip currents, creating dynamic gutters and holes that attract a variety of coastal species. The beach is directly accessible from the Great Ocean Road, making it a popular and convenient destination for anglers seeking salmon, mullet, and other surf species.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at Fairhaven and what's needed to catch them.
Find which waters have the species you want to catch
Australian Salmon
Arripis trutta
Eastern Blue Groper
Achoerodus viridis
Silver Trevally
Pseudocaranx dentex
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Fairhaven. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.
The most notable spot is the hole at the top end of Fairhaven where Painkalac Creek meets the ocean. Anglers should look for distinct gutters and channels along the beach, as fish use these deeper areas to access the shallows. The best fish are often found in the clean water away from the turbulent, sandy wash of breaking waves.
Know where you can legally fish on Fairhaven
See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.
Victoria licenses and regulations
Victoria Boating Regulations
Official Safe Transport Victoria recreational boating page covering marine licence requirements, lifejacket and safety-equipment rules, speed and distance limits, and navigation rules.
Victoria Fishing License
Official Victorian Fisheries Authority page for buying a Recreational Fishing Licence (RFL), which covers all marine, estuarine and inland fishing. Required for most adult anglers unless exempt; short-term and multi-year options are available.
Victoria Fishing Regulations
Official VFA page listing size and bag limits and closed seasons for freshwater, marine and estuarine species, part of the Victorian Recreational Fishing Guide. A default bag limit applies to species not specifically listed.
Victoria Stream Access Laws
Victoria has no single dedicated stream-access page; this is the closest official angler-facing page - the VFA's guide to angler access along Crown land water frontages, explaining that the public may legally access licensed and unreserved Crown frontage.
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Tides, wind & water conditions (10 day forecast)
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