Port Phillip Bay
Port Phillip Bay is a coastal fishing spot in Mornington Peninsula, Victoria. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for King George Whiting, Yellowtail Kingfish and Snapper.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.
Next hours
Likely catch now (4 species)
About the fishing here
Popular catches here include King George Whiting, Yellowtail Kingfish, Snapper and Australian Salmon.
King George Whiting fishing is usually best around Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.
A national or regional fishing permit is generally required here. Check the local rules. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.
Guides for this water
Tips right now
Fishing permit
You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:
About this water
Port Phillip or Port Phillip Bay is a horsehead-shaped enclosed bay on the central coast of southern Victoria, Australia. The bay opens into the Bass Strait via a short, narrow channel known as The Rip, and is completely surrounded by localities of Victoria's two largest cities — metropolitan Greater Melbourne in the bay's main eastern portion north of the Mornington Peninsula, and the city of Greater Geelong in the much smaller western portion north of the Bellarine Peninsula. Geographically, the bay covers 1,930 km2 (750 mi2) and the shore stretches roughly 264 km (164 mi), with the volume of water around 25 km3 (6.0 cu mi). Most of the bay is navigable, although it is extremely shallow for its size — the deepest portion is only 24 m (79 ft) and half the bay is shallower than 8 m (26 ft). Its waters and coast are home to seals, whales, dolphins, corals and many kinds of seabirds and migratory waders.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Port Phillip Bay?
Popular catches here include King George Whiting, Yellowtail Kingfish, Snapper and Australian Salmon.
Do you need a fishing license at Port Phillip Bay?
Usually yes. Most countries require a national or regional fishing permit. Check the local rules via the link on this page.
When is the best time to fish Port Phillip Bay?
King George Whiting fishing is usually best around Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.
What is biting at Port Phillip Bay right now?
Right now King George Whiting is the most likely catch, at about 36%.