What fish can you catch at Lorne Pier?

Australian Salmon, Silver Trevally, Southern Calamari, Whiting, Barracouta. 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 Lorne Pier from the shore?

Yes — Lorne Pier has shore access.

Do I need to check the fishing rules for Lorne Pier?

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 · GREAT OCEAN ROAD

Lorne Pier.

Lorne Pier is a walk-on platform over deep water in Great Ocean Road, with shore access. Anglers target Australian Salmon, Silver Trevally, Southern Calamari and more. Sourced from the official listing, 9 July 2026.

Spot type

Jetty

Access

Shore

Species

Region

Great Ocean Road

Fishing Lorne Pier

Lorne Pier is a named Great Ocean Road fishing platform with visitor and local fishing context. It gives Victoria a surf-coast jetty row beyond Port Phillip and Western Port.

What's there

Australian SalmonSilver TrevallySouthern CalamariWhitingBarracouta

Best conditions: Fish the pier when swell and wind are settled enough for safe footing and clean casts. Low-light periods can bring bait and salmon closer to the structure.

Facilities

ParkingToilets

Where it is

-38.54795, 143.98660

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Check the rules first

VIC saltwater regs SSOT; check VFA rules, Great Ocean Road access notices and current pier safety signs 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 Lorne Pier?: Australian Salmon, Silver Trevally, Southern Calamari, Whiting, Barracouta. 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 Lorne Pier from the shore?: Yes — Lorne Pier has shore access.
When is the best time to fish Lorne Pier?: Fish the pier when swell and wind are settled enough for safe footing and clean casts. Low-light periods can bring bait and salmon closer to the structure.
Do I need to check the fishing rules for Lorne Pier?: 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 Lorne Pier come from the official source, retrieved 9 July 2026.

Source detail: Visit Great Ocean Road names Lorne Pier as a favourite fishing destination; coordinate from OpenStreetMap/Nominatim node 4212053999.

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

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Other marks around Great Ocean Road — species, access and conditions on every page.

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