Flounder/shallow water spear fishing
Flounder/shallow water spear fishing
Hey all,
Thought I'd ask for some general locations that produces on the eastern/Peninsula side of the bay. So far I've tried Seaford and Frankston for zilch however Blairgowrie has provided the odd squid and garfish. I'm thinking of trying Safety beach as well as Tootgarook next but the moon phase isn't ideal for the next couple of weeks so anyone can shed any input then that would be great. I'm also really after some flathead but the one's I've seen are no where near legal.
cheers
Thought I'd ask for some general locations that produces on the eastern/Peninsula side of the bay. So far I've tried Seaford and Frankston for zilch however Blairgowrie has provided the odd squid and garfish. I'm thinking of trying Safety beach as well as Tootgarook next but the moon phase isn't ideal for the next couple of weeks so anyone can shed any input then that would be great. I'm also really after some flathead but the one's I've seen are no where near legal.
cheers
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Re: Flounder/shallow water spear fishing
try down at sorrento. I saw some guys do alright there the other day. Just as your coming into sorrento. They got a couple of good size flathead and a couple of whiting
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Re: Flounder/shallow water spear fishing
I was so close to getting the flounder light out last night haha. Might give Frankston a go, but I am yet to have any luck tbh. I would be keen to hear ppls suggestions as well
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Re: Flounder/shallow water spear fishing
Strange you said Seaford didn't produce, I have done well there most trips, maybe just the night you went on ?
I have done really well at Limeburners lagoon in Geelong ... just watch out for the mud holes ! you sink up to your knees if not careful..
But most of it is hard sand.
I have done really well at Limeburners lagoon in Geelong ... just watch out for the mud holes ! you sink up to your knees if not careful..
But most of it is hard sand.
He who has the most fishing rods WINS !
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Re: Flounder/shallow water spear fishing
Werribee south is a good spot also. Altona is a bit hit and miss but makes up for good sized frogs. Don't forget flounder are an estuarine species so target these areas.
Re: Flounder/shallow water spear fishing
Thanks for the input guys. I tried the beach just south of Blairgowrie and Sorrento for nothing. Saw a small flattie and flounder but that was it, conditions weren't ideal so I wasn't expecting much. I'll definitely give like burners a go next time I'm working in the area though
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Re: Flounder/shallow water spear fishing
What kind of nights tend to work best for this approach? A full moon or a new moon? In other words, light or dark nights? I've never tried it myself, but definitely on the bucket list
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Redhunter wrote:What kind of nights tend to work best for this approach? A full moon or a new moon? In other words, light or dark nights? I've never tried it myself, but definitely on the bucket list
I prefer moonless nights with no wind or as little wind as possible.
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Re: Flounder/shallow water spear fishing
Very interested in this as of late, recently purchased a couple of spears and a light, is there anything else I'd need before I set out on my own? And any tips for spotting them? I've heard that Carrum is a good spot, but that was a while back. Whether or not it still is..
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Re: Flounder/shallow water spear fishing
I was told werribee south produces some good flounder numbers