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where to catch squid
Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2023 9:39 am
by LOOKINGFORYABBIES
Hey im trying to find places around geelong i can catch squid from land based fishing
Re: where to catch squid
Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2023 10:04 am
by Andrews
Hey mate,
There are plenty of great spots for chasing land-based calamari near Geelong, with some of the best being on the Bellarine.
Check out my previous posts fishing Clifton Springs, St Leonard's and Queenscliff land-based.
viewforum.php?f=153
Clifton Springs - Boat Ramp Jetty, this spot is super shallows 1-2m depth, but fires up with good numbers of calamari coming in to the shallows. High tide and dusk are prime time in this spot.
Portarlington - Plenty of squid get caught from here, water is a bit murkier and more challenge these days with the ferry.
Indented Heads Boat Ramp - Great spot for squid at dusk amongst the shallows.
St Leonards - IMO the best spot for calamari, great tidal flow, depth, etc. Sure spot for calamari.
Queenscliff - Great spot, less weed bed these days but still plenty of squid.
Another alternative is anywhere on the Bellarine with a surf rod and squid jig, or baited jig. Works great in that 2-4m depth.
Re: where to catch squid
Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2023 10:26 am
by LOOKINGFORYABBIES
Andrews wrote: ↑Fri Sep 01, 2023 10:04 am
Hey mate,
There are plenty of great spots for chasing land-based calamari near Geelong, with some of the best being on the Bellarine.
Check out my previous posts fishing Clifton Springs, St Leonard's and Queenscliff land-based.
viewforum.php?f=153
Clifton Springs - Boat Ramp Jetty, this spot is super shallows 1-2m depth, but fires up with good numbers of calamari coming in to the shallows. High tide and dusk are prime time in this spot.
Portarlington - Plenty of squid get caught from here, water is a bit murkier and more challenge these days with the ferry.
Indented Heads Boat Ramp - Great spot for squid at dusk amongst the shallows.
St Leonards - IMO the best spot for calamari, great tidal flow, depth, etc. Sure spot for calamari.
Queenscliff - Great spot, less weed bed these days but still plenty of squid.
Another alternative is anywhere on the Bellarine with a surf rod and squid jig, or baited jig. Works great in that 2-4m depth.
I am going to lorne this weekend would you know if the pier there is good for squid or not?
Re: where to catch squid
Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2023 10:26 am
by LOOKINGFORYABBIES
i seen st leonards alot on other threads too
Re: where to catch squid
Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2023 5:11 pm
by Sebb
LOOKINGFORYABBIES wrote: ↑Fri Sep 01, 2023 10:26 am
Andrews wrote: ↑Fri Sep 01, 2023 10:04 am
Hey mate,
There are plenty of great spots for chasing land-based calamari near Geelong, with some of the best being on the Bellarine.
Check out my previous posts fishing Clifton Springs, St Leonard's and Queenscliff land-based.
viewforum.php?f=153
Clifton Springs - Boat Ramp Jetty, this spot is super shallows 1-2m depth, but fires up with good numbers of calamari coming in to the shallows. High tide and dusk are prime time in this spot.
Portarlington - Plenty of squid get caught from here, water is a bit murkier and more challenge these days with the ferry.
Indented Heads Boat Ramp - Great spot for squid at dusk amongst the shallows.
St Leonards - IMO the best spot for calamari, great tidal flow, depth, etc. Sure spot for calamari.
Queenscliff - Great spot, less weed bed these days but still plenty of squid.
Another alternative is anywhere on the Bellarine with a surf rod and squid jig, or baited jig. Works great in that 2-4m depth.
I am going to lorne this weekend would you know if the pier there is good for squid or not?
Yes, you can catch squid off lorne pier.
Re: where to catch squid
Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2023 7:08 pm
by Lightningx
LOOKINGFORYABBIES wrote: ↑Fri Sep 01, 2023 10:26 am
Andrews wrote: ↑Fri Sep 01, 2023 10:04 am
Hey mate,
There are plenty of great spots for chasing land-based calamari near Geelong, with some of the best being on the Bellarine.
Check out my previous posts fishing Clifton Springs, St Leonard's and Queenscliff land-based.
viewforum.php?f=153
Clifton Springs - Boat Ramp Jetty, this spot is super shallows 1-2m depth, but fires up with good numbers of calamari coming in to the shallows. High tide and dusk are prime time in this spot.
Portarlington - Plenty of squid get caught from here, water is a bit murkier and more challenge these days with the ferry.
Indented Heads Boat Ramp - Great spot for squid at dusk amongst the shallows.
St Leonards - IMO the best spot for calamari, great tidal flow, depth, etc. Sure spot for calamari.
Queenscliff - Great spot, less weed bed these days but still plenty of squid.
Another alternative is anywhere on the Bellarine with a surf rod and squid jig, or baited jig. Works great in that 2-4m depth.
I am going to lorne this weekend would you know if the pier there is good for squid or not?
The last time I visited that pier the missus and I caught some nice squid off the end!
Good luck
Re: where to catch squid
Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2023 4:05 pm
by LOOKINGFORYABBIES
Ended up going to lorne and catching none so I then drove to St leonards. Got there at about 10:30 pm and then caught 1 arrow squid at about 11 pm. Nothing after that tho
Re: where to catch squid
Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2023 7:59 am
by Sebb
LOOKINGFORYABBIES wrote: ↑Sun Sep 03, 2023 4:05 pm
Ended up going to lorne and catching none so I then drove to St leonards. Got there at about 10:30 pm and then caught 1 arrow squid at about 11 pm. Nothing after that tho
Just unlucky.
Re: where to catch squid
Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2023 7:09 pm
by Andrews
No good mate!
Caught a few quite shallow at Clifton Springs over the weekend
