What fish can you catch at Queenscliff Pier?

Southern Calamari, Yellow-Eye Mullet, Australian Salmon, Flathead, Silver Trevally, Garfish, King George Whiting. 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 Queenscliff Pier from the shore?

Yes — Queenscliff Pier has shore access.

Do I need to check the fishing rules for Queenscliff 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 · PORT PHILLIP HEADS

Queenscliff Pier.

Queenscliff Pier is a walk-on platform over deep water in Port Phillip Heads, with shore access. Anglers target Southern Calamari, Yellow-Eye Mullet, Australian Salmon and more. Sourced from the official listing, 8 July 2026.

Spot type

Jetty

Access

Shore

Species

Region

Port Phillip Heads

Fishing Queenscliff Pier

Queenscliff Pier is listed by VFA as Spot 1 in its Port Phillip Bay fishing guide and is known for squid as well as a mixed bay species list. It is a clean Victorian jetty row with named shore access and official species guidance.

What's there

Southern CalamariYellow-Eye MulletAustralian SalmonFlatheadSilver TrevallyGarfishKing George Whiting

Best conditions: Use the long pier and lower landing to work squid jigs, baits and small lures according to tide and current. It is especially useful when you want deep-water land-based access near the mouth of Port Phillip.

Facilities

ParkingToilets

Where it is

-38.26740, 144.66180

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Check the rules first

VIC regs SSOT; check the VFA guide, Port Phillip rules and any 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 Queenscliff Pier?: Southern Calamari, Yellow-Eye Mullet, Australian Salmon, Flathead, Silver Trevally, Garfish, King George Whiting. 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 Queenscliff Pier from the shore?: Yes — Queenscliff Pier has shore access.
When is the best time to fish Queenscliff Pier?: Use the long pier and lower landing to work squid jigs, baits and small lures according to tide and current. It is especially useful when you want deep-water land-based access near the mouth of Port Phillip.
Do I need to check the fishing rules for Queenscliff 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 Queenscliff Pier come from the official source, retrieved 8 July 2026.

Source detail: VFA page names Queenscliff Pier, describes the lower landing, species and amenities. Coordinate is the mapped pier feature at the end of Symonds Street.

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

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