What fish can you catch at Flinders Jetty?

Southern Calamari, King George Whiting, Australian Salmon, Silver Trevally, Wrasse, Leatherjacket. Species listed are those the source records for this spot — seasons and what is actually biting change through the year, so check the current forecast before you go.

Can you fish Flinders Jetty from the shore?

Yes — Flinders Jetty has shore access.

Do I need to check the fishing rules for Flinders Jetty?

Yes. Bag limits, size limits and closures change and are set by the Victoria fisheries authority — always check the current rules before you keep a fish. Fishare's Victoria regulations page tracks them.

VIC · JETTY · WESTERN PORT, MORNINGTON PENINSULA

Flinders Jetty.

Flinders Jetty is a walk-on platform over deep water in Western Port, Mornington Peninsula, with shore access. Anglers target Southern Calamari, King George Whiting, Australian Salmon and more. Sourced from the official listing, 8 July 2026.

Spot type

Jetty

Access

Shore

Species

Region

Western Port, Mornington Peninsula

Fishing Flinders Jetty

Flinders Jetty is VFA's first Western Port spot and has a reputation for strong squid catches. It adds a peninsula jetty row outside Port Phillip, broadening the Victorian coverage by waterway.

What's there

Southern CalamariKing George WhitingAustralian SalmonSilver TrevallyWrasseLeatherjacket

Best conditions: VFA highlights the run-in tide, especially for squid and whiting. Cast into sand patches for whiting and work jigs or baits around the pylons for squid, wrasse and leatherjackets.

Facilities

ParkingToilets

Where it is

-38.47310, 145.01580

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Check the rules first

VIC regs SSOT; check the VFA guide, Western Port rules and local pier access notices before fishing.

Bag limits, size limits and closures are set by the Victoria fisheries authority and change through the year. Fishare tracks the current rules on the VIC fishing regulations page — check it before you keep a fish.

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Flinders Jetty?: Southern Calamari, King George Whiting, Australian Salmon, Silver Trevally, Wrasse, Leatherjacket. Species listed are those the source records for this spot — seasons and what is actually biting change through the year, so check the current forecast before you go.
Can you fish Flinders Jetty from the shore?: Yes — Flinders Jetty has shore access.
When is the best time to fish Flinders Jetty?: VFA highlights the run-in tide, especially for squid and whiting. Cast into sand patches for whiting and work jigs or baits around the pylons for squid, wrasse and leatherjackets.
Do I need to check the fishing rules for Flinders Jetty?: Yes. Bag limits, size limits and closures change and are set by the Victoria fisheries authority — always check the current rules before you keep a fish. Fishare's Victoria regulations page tracks them.

Source & verification

Details for Flinders Jetty come from the official source, retrieved 8 July 2026.

Source detail: VFA page lists Flinders Jetty as Spot 1, gives tide advice, species and amenities. Coordinate is the mapped jetty at the end of Bass Street.

Conditions change. Access closes, sand moves and structure shifts — check locally before you travel a long way.

Nearest VIC spots

Other marks around Western Port, Mornington Peninsula — species, access and conditions on every page.

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