Fishing

Enjoy diverse, year-round recreational fishing all across Victoria from freshwater rivers and lakes, to estuaries, inlets, bays, beaches, and offshore fishing.

Freshwater streams, lakes and reservoirs provide good catches from the shore or boat, with the most commonly caught species being trout, redfin, Murray cod and golden perch. The bays and beaches and offshore fishing grounds give anglers good opportunities to target snapper, King George whiting, flathead and kingfish.

Saltwater fishing

Mornington Peninsula

Try your luck and cast a line into the productive fishing grounds around Mornington Peninsula, either independently or with a fishing charter.

Gippsland

Explore Gippsland's great expanse of rivers, lakes and beaches for fishing aplenty. Reel in a selection worthy of a glorious gourmet barbecue.

Phillip Island

Cast a line in tranquil surrounds around Phillip Island and catch delicious fresh seafood to cook for fun family dinners right on the foreshore.

Great Ocean Road

Target snapper, tuna and kingfish along some of the best ocean fishing grounds along the Great Ocean Road or cast a line for river bream or whiting.

Goldfields

The Goldfields region offers a diverse range of fishing opportunities, including public waters, private fisheries and fish farms.

Grampians

Uncover fishing paradise in the Grampians region's lakes and rivers and snare a prize catch from the plentiful species of fish that bite year-round.

The Murray

Whether a novice or a serious angler, come cast a line for the famed Murray cod, trout or golden perch in the rivers and lakes of the Murray region.

Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges
Camp out in beautiful bush or beside clear mountain streams in the scenic state and national parks of the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges.
Daylesford & the Macedon Ranges
Spend a night under the stars at camping areas in the main state and regional parks including Lerderderg State Park and Hepburn Regional Park.
Great Ocean Road
Sleep under the stars in the Great Ocean Road region with camping grounds deep in the Otways or park your campervan on a tranquil beachside bush site.
Grampians
Pitch a tent or park your campervan in the Grampians to truly appreciate the regions' natural attractions and meet resident wildlife.
High Country
Pitch your tent under the stars in summer or snuggle up around a campfire during the winter at serviced campsites or secluded bushland clearings.
Gippsland
Pitch a tent or park your camper and explore Gippsland's pristine wilderness, from rocky mountain streams and alpine forest to long white beaches.
The Murray
Set up camp in the Murray region and enjoy the mild climate and spectacular wilderness areas. Or join a camping tour with a local Aboriginal guide.