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fishing haven - Portland's fishing fleet catches a large percentage of Victoria's
seafood and is renowned for its fish, crayfish, squid and abalone. A wide
range of choices exist for the eager angler - cast a line in the Glenelg,
Fitzroy or Surry Rivers or perhaps the Bridgewater Lakes. At Portland Bay,
which is protected from westerly winds, there is a choice of breakwater
or surf fishing and a huge variety of catches, including Salmon, King George
Whiting, Snapper, Mulloway, Tailor, Trevally, Garfish, Snook, Sweep, Mullet,
Flathead, Yellow Tail Kingfish and Barracouta, to name but a few. Game fishing is also available in the region and the Portland Sport and Game Fishing Club operates a 27MEG Marine Radio watch. The Radio Base is on 94, while the Police Base in on 88. |
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Launching Ramps Portland - Launch near the Yacht Club into the Portland Harbour, which includes tow double concrete boat ramps with three jetties and a cleaning table. Among some of the best all weather facilities in the south-west of Victoria. Henty Bay - Launch at the Henty Bay Caravan Park, onto North Shore, sealed ramp. Narrawong - Launch at the camping reserve,onto the Surry River. Fitzroy River - Launch onto the Fitzroy River at the mouth, east of Tyrendarra. Bridgewater - Launch from the beach. Bridgewater Lakes - Launch at the Aquatic Club, via the Nelson-Portland road. Nelson - Launch onto the Glenelg River at the kiosk. |
weekly fishing report coming soon |