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Port Phillip Bay

Post by yardsy » Mon Jun 15, 2020 10:12 am

Just wondering how far out people paddle to on their kayaks for an ideal depth? I don't have a sounder so am never sure how far out I should be.

Some good recommendations for locations between Beaumaris and Elwood would be greatly appreciated also

Thanks!

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Re: Port Phillip Bay

Post by 4liters » Mon Jun 15, 2020 10:18 am

As far as it takes lol. Could be 50m, could be 5km, it has been 15km on occasion

You can use the Navionics Web App on your phone's internet browser to get a rough idea of how deep you are. The depth is usually accurate within a couple of meters. If you pay for the app on your phone it'll show where you are on the map which is handy, although it obviously costs more than the free web version.
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Re: Port Phillip Bay

Post by croe04 » Mon Jun 15, 2020 10:27 am

Depends on the place, but I usually fish in about 7mts of water which around the bayside area is usually 500-1000m from shore, but this is pretty difficult to quantify by eye alone so you need to have some form of navigation.
Good spots between beauy and elwood i'd focus on would be around sandringham anchorage and ricketts point, if you fish ricketts make sure you're aware of the regulations with the marine park.

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Re: Port Phillip Bay

Post by fishnut » Mon Jun 15, 2020 10:56 am

yardsy wrote:
Mon Jun 15, 2020 10:12 am
Just wondering how far out people paddle to on their kayaks for an ideal depth? I don't have a sounder so am never sure how far out I should be.

Some good recommendations for locations between Beaumaris and Elwood would be greatly appreciated also

Thanks!
I catch good snapper whiting salmon squid and gars along quiet corner area just out from the green markets and marine park
Drops off fairly quick from 5 to 14m and less than a km out

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Re: Port Phillip Bay

Post by yardsy » Mon Jun 15, 2020 10:33 pm

4liters wrote:
Mon Jun 15, 2020 10:18 am
As far as it takes lol. Could be 50m, could be 5km, it has been 15km on occasion

You can use the Navionics Web App on your phone's internet browser to get a rough idea of how deep you are. The depth is usually accurate within a couple of meters. If you pay for the app on your phone it'll show where you are on the map which is handy, although it obviously costs more than the free web version.
This app is a life saver for those (like me) who dont use a fish finder! thanks for the heads up!!

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Re: Port Phillip Bay

Post by Sebb » Tue Jun 16, 2020 8:40 am

Stick to the landbased spots that you're familiar with but 50-100m away from the landbased spots. That's how I started my yak fishing without sounder.
When I got the sounder, I got surprised how quickly some water drops from 2-3m to 5-7m.
Usually I fish 4-7m.
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Re: Port Phillip Bay

Post by 4liters » Tue Jun 16, 2020 9:18 am

Seb85 wrote:
Tue Jun 16, 2020 8:40 am
Stick to the landbased spots that you're familiar with but 50-100m away from the landbased spots. That's how I started my yak fishing without sounder.
When I got the sounder, I got surprised how quickly some water drops from 2-3m to 5-7m.
Usually I fish 4-7m.
Find out when DougieK is fishing at Mt Martha and anchor up right in front of him.
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Re: Port Phillip Bay

Post by Sebb » Tue Jun 16, 2020 10:04 am

4liters wrote:
Tue Jun 16, 2020 9:18 am
Seb85 wrote:
Tue Jun 16, 2020 8:40 am
Stick to the landbased spots that you're familiar with but 50-100m away from the landbased spots. That's how I started my yak fishing without sounder.
When I got the sounder, I got surprised how quickly some water drops from 2-3m to 5-7m.
Usually I fish 4-7m.
Find out when DougieK is fishing at Mt Martha and anchor up right in front of him.
Lol.
Okay I thought 50-100m is decent away enough from the landbased spots. Maybe 200m+ if DougieK is there.
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