Princes Pier

Port Melbourne, VIC•Jetty

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About This Spot

Local knowledge & spot details

Princes Pier in Port Melbourne, VIC, is a prime jetty fishing location that attracts anglers keen on a diverse range of species. With its scenic surroundings and easy accessibility, this spot is particularly productive at dawn, dusk, and night, especially during high tide. Here, you can target snapper, flathead, Australian salmon, garfish, silver trevally, and mullet. The structure of the jetty can impact fishing comfort, as wind and tidal movements may create challenging conditions. Anglers often employ bait fishing techniques, making the most of the rich waters that flow through this area. Be sure to keep an eye on the weather and the water's behaviour, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience while you cast your line in this bustling fishing hub.

Where to fish from

From permitted public pier/foreshore areas

Cast direction

Cast around pylons and toward deeper Port Phillip water

Avoid these winds

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Hazards & access

Heritage structure|restricted sections|busy walkers|snags around old pylons

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Princes Pier fishing forecast · Port Melbourne fishing · best fishing times · best bite times · Port Melbourne tide times · fishing conditions · Snapper · Flathead · Australian Salmon · Garfish · Silver Trevally · Mullet