Shelly Beach
- Saltwater
- Beach
Shelly Beach
- Saltwater
- Beach
- Sq. miles
- 0.2
- Boat Ramps
- 0
- Access Points
- 0
- Species
- 0
Shelly Beach is a protected cove and part of the Thunder Point Coastal Reserve, offering a rugged and scenic coastline with rock pools, tiny inlets, and panoramic ocean views. The beach is known for shell collecting and is a popular spot for shore-based fishing and skin diving. It is situated west of the Merri River estuary, within a coastal reserve that contains significant Aboriginal cultural heritage sites.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at Shelly Beach and what's needed to catch them.
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Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Shelly 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 entire Thunder Point Coastal Reserve coastline is a popular area for fishing. Key spots include the rocky shoreline, the rock pools, and the tiny inlets along the coast. The adjacent Stingray Bay, where the Merri River empties, is a noted sheltered fishing location.
Know where you can legally fish on Shelly 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.
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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