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Fishing

As one of southern Victoria's fishing hotspots, the fertile seas and rivers in Portland and along the Discovery Coast offer a wealth of opportunities for keen fishers.

Portland, Victoria's newest fishing capital, has a harbour bouyed by one of the busiest boat ramps in Victoria, gaining a reputation in the fishing world as being one of the best places to fish for blue fin tuna and albacore.

Portland is so popular because:
Fishing in Portland

 It is close to the offshore fishing grounds on the continental shelf where the majority of the fish are caught during the season.
 Launching into Portland Harbour is easy.
 Fish cleaning facilities have been recently upgraded.
 This year has been another excellent season for Blue Fin Tuna fishing.
 Several caravan parks and holiday houses accommodate fishermen and their boats.
 Local bait and tackle stores provide up to date information on where they’re biting and tackle advice.
 The Portland Coast Guard is present with their modern rescue vessel.
 There are excellent charter boats available with experienced skippers/fishermen. This is the ideal solution for anglers who want the experience of chasing the big fish without the expense of having to purchase a boat and tackle. This matches well with Sharp Airlines who fly in and fly out from Melbourne (daily), Avalon and Adelaide.
 

Download the Bluewater Hunting International's video promo for a taste of some extreme Blue Water fishing off Portland this season. The full version is available for purchase at our Visitor Information Centre.

For all the up to date info about fishing in Portland check out our local Wild Blue website. (Please note: this will direct you to an external website.)

Information aboout fishing regulations, species and rules and tips for general fishing can be found at Department of Primary Industries website. Victorian Recreational Fishing Guide 2012



 
Fisherman skippering a fishing trawler
 


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Date Printed: 21/05/2013
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Source: http://www.glenelg.vic.gov.au/

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