Intellectually disabled son wants to catch a fish.

[Big Dasha]

Hi, I'm looking for somewhere to take my son fishing this Sunday. He is 11yrs old and intellectually disabled and it would be great if someone could tell me of a good place where we would have the best chance of bagging him a fish. Just land based fishing somewhere on the western side of Port Phillip Bay would be perfect or even a river on that side of town. I know there are no guarantees when it comes to fishing but I would love to give him the best chance possible of catching a fish for himself. If anyone has any suggestions for this time of year I would be truly grateful for the information.

[raco09]

You could possibly try the yarra in the city. There are salmon mullet bream in there.

[berazafi]

I'm thinking gars, maybe mordi if the wind is low. Early morning seems like the best times

[Wolly Bugger]

I'd try for a trout farm, or look at the DPI web site and see if they stocked any dams, lakes with trout for the school holidays.

[Kev209]

Werribee south has all amenities. I was there a few weeks ago and they were catching salmon, mullet and bream

[rixter]

I'd try for a trout farm, or look at the DPI web site and see if they stocked any dams, lakes with trout for the school holidays.

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[yellow15]

Take him angle sea were the paddle boats are.
full of bream with sizes ranging.

you would prefer to have heaps of action then rather wait for one fish.
I garentee you will have there with your son..

[poodoo]

I'd try for a trout farm, or look at the DPI web site and see if they stocked any dams, lakes with trout for the school holidays.

Most trout farms also have a challenge pond, start with that and if your not catching go to the easier ponds.....

[Longshot]

Try anywhere shallow, and with lots of Berley, you can nearly guarantee Mullet.
Or if your headed over WesternPort way, Warneet Pier, pipis, and you can catch toadies all day, with the odd leatherjacket, flathead and Banjos.
I've taken a few fishing newbies and kids there, good fun.

[ChrisD]

If freshwater is an option - any river/lake is a good chance for carp. Never a sure thing but odds are reasonable and odds of a good sized fish are likewise reasonable. Just grab some corn or bread for bait and give that a crack