Fish We Catch
The sea decides what's on offer. We simply make the most of it. From Port Phillip Bay to Bass Strait, every trip is planned around the conditions and the species fishing best that day.
Bay Fishing | Port Phillip Bay
Calm water. Great for all levels.
King George Whiting
Fight: Light but fun
Taste: ★★★★★ (best eating fish in the bay)
Where: Sand patches, shallow reef
Season: Year-round · Bigger in winter
Tip: Pan fry whole fillets in butter. Simple wins.
Squid (Calamari)
Fight: More about technique than power
Taste: ★★★★★
Where: Shallow weed beds. Deep offshore for the monsters
Season: Peak in cooler months
Tip: Quick flash fry. Don’t overcook — ever.
Flathead
Fight: Subtle, but satisfying
Taste: ★★★★
Where: Sandy bottoms
Season: Year-round
Tip: Beer batter or crumbed. Hard to beat.
Snapper (Pinkies → Reds)
Fight: Proper. Head shakes, runs, chaos on the boat
Taste: ★★★★★
Where: Around reefs and offshore
Season: Spring → winter (offshore)
Tip: Whole on the BBQ or oven. Keep it simple.
Trevally
Fight: Fast, punchy
Taste: ★★★ (better if super fresh)
Where: Reef + current
Season: Year-round
Tip: Best eaten fresh same day — sashimi or light sear.
Australian Salmon
Fight: (non-stop action)
Taste: ★★ (fun to catch, not the hero on the plate)
Where: Rock walls
Season: Cooler months
Tip: Bleed immediately if keeping.
Otherwise — catch & release fun.
Gummy Shark
Fight: Heavy, slow power
Taste: ★★★★★
Where: Sand + reef edges
Season: Year-round
Tip: Perfect for flake. Clean, firm, no fuss.
Bay + The Rip
Where the bay meets the ocean.
Snapper (Pinkies → Reds)
Fight: Proper. Head shakes, runs, chaos on the boat
Taste: ★★★★★
Where: Around reefs and offshore
Season: Spring → winter (offshore)
Tip: Whole on the BBQ or oven. Keep it simple.
Trevally
Fight: Fast, punchy
Taste: ★★★ (better if super fresh)
Where: Reef + current
Season: Year-round
Tip: Best eaten fresh same day — sashimi or light sear.
Squid (Calamari)
Fight: More about technique than power
Taste: ★★★★★
Where: Shallow weed beds. Deep offshore for the monsters
Season: Peak in cooler months
Tip: Quick flash fry. Don’t overcook — ever.
Australian Salmon
Fight: (non-stop action)
Taste: ★★ (fun to catch, not the hero on the plate)
Where: Rock walls
Season: Cooler months
Tip: Bleed immediately if keeping.
Otherwise — catch & release fun.
Ocean | Bass Strait
Bigger water. Bigger fish.
Bluefin Tuna
Fight: Brutal. Long runs. Proper test
Taste: ★★★★★
Season: Autumn — Winter
Tip: Sashimi, steaks, you name it — top tier fish
Kingfish
Fight: One of the hardest in the ocean
Taste: ★★★★★
Season: Warmer months
Tip: Raw, grilled, or smoked — premium fish
Nannygai (Redfish)
Fight: Steady, deep water pull
Taste: ★★★★
Where: Reefy offshore ground
Season: All year
Tip: Light cook, delicate flesh
Mackerel
Fight: Fast, aggressive
Taste: ★★★★
Season: Spring — Autumn
Tip: Best super fresh — sashimi or grilled
Sharks (Gummy, School, Mako)
Fight: Power + unpredictability
Taste: ★★★★ (gummy especially)
Tip: Bleed well, keep cold — makes all the difference
Snapper (Pinkies → Reds)
Fight: Proper. Head shakes, runs, chaos on the boat
Taste: ★★★★★
Where: Around reefs and offshore
Season: Spring → winter (offshore)
Tip: Whole on the BBQ or oven. Keep it simple.
Remember,
this isn’t just about catching fish. It’s about: Being out on the water - Switching off - Learning something new - Bringing fish home you actually caught