Koonya Ocean Beach

Saltwater
Beach

Koonya Ocean Beach

Saltwater
Beach

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Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 0

Koonya Ocean Beach is a renowned open sandy shoreline within the Mornington Peninsula National Park, situated near Rye and Blairgowrie. This expansive beach faces the Bass Strait and is characterized by its powerful surf, strong currents, and the presence of rocky reefs. It is a popular destination for surf fishing and beach angling, offering a rugged and scenic coastal experience with minimal tourist presence, providing a sense of tranquility and direct access to productive ocean waters.

Victoria licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Koonya Ocean Beach and what's needed to catch them.

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Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Koonya Ocean Beach. 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 open sandy beach itself is a primary spot for surf casting. The rocky reefs and headlands along the coastline, particularly those mentioned near Bridgewater Bay and Number Sixteen Beach, provide structure that attracts fish. The underwater reefs accessible for spearfishing, with depths of 1 to 5 meters, are also productive areas.

Know where you can legally fish on Koonya Ocean Beach

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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Take Koonya Ocean Beach with you

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Tides, wind & water conditions (10 day forecast)

On open water, wind and tide matter as much as the weather. See the best times to fish Koonya Ocean Beach and check the marine forecast before you launch.

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