Guide
Beaumaris Pier Squid Fishing: Local Eging Guide
Learn how to approach Beaumaris Pier squid fishing around the fishing club pier near the boat ramp, including night timing, sheltered water, 2.5 squid jigs and local eging setup.
Beaumaris Pier Squid Fishing: Local Eging Guide
Beaumaris Pier is best understood as the small pier inside the fishing club area, right near the boat ramp. It is a compact, sheltered little squid option on the Metro Port Phillip side of the bay, and it fishes very differently from exposed rock edges or longer public piers.
For the wider location structure, start with Melbourne Squid Fishing and Port Phillip Bay Squid Fishing. Beaumaris sits in the metro group, but the fishing club pier has its own rhythm because of the protected layout and boat-ramp activity.
Best Time for Beaumaris Pier Squid Fishing
The best time here is usually night.
On good-weather days, the area can get busy because it sits beside the boat ramp and within a sheltered club environment. Boat movement, people, lights, noise and general activity can make daytime fishing less appealing.
At night the spot settles down. The water is usually calmer, the pressure is lower, and squid can move around the small pier and nearby structure with less disturbance.
Why Beaumaris Is a Small-Water Spot
Beaumaris is protected on multiple sides, so it does not fish like a high-flow pier or an open reef edge. There is very little current compared with places that face stronger tide or open water.
That sheltered layout is the main reason you do not need an aggressive setup here. The goal is not to punch a heavy jig through moving water. The goal is to present a small jig naturally in calm water and give it enough time to hang.
Wind and Weather
Because the area is so sheltered, wind is less about current and more about comfort, water clarity and line control.
A calm night is the obvious window. If the wind is light and the water has stayed clean, Beaumaris can be worth checking. If the weather is good during the day, expect more activity around the ramp and club area, which is another reason night often makes more sense.
Before heading down, check the Eging Tactical Radar and compare Beaumaris against nearby metro options.
Squid Jig Size for Beaumaris Pier
A 2.5 squid jig is enough for Beaumaris most of the time.
There is not much current, the water is sheltered, and the casting distance is usually not the main problem. A 2.5 lets the jig sink more gently and sit naturally in the small-water environment without looking too aggressive.
A 3.0 can still work if you want a little more casting distance or presence, but I would not treat it as the default. For Beaumaris, the calmer and more protected the water is, the more a well-worked 2.5 makes sense.
For more detail, read the Squid Jig Size Guide and the Squid Jig Sinking Rate Guide Australia.
Squid Jig Colours for Beaumaris Pier
Because night is the better window, keep glow and soft contrast in the rotation.
A good Beaumaris colour spread is:
- small glow or glow-belly jigs
- soft pink
- natural prawn if the water is very clean
- orange only when the water needs extra visibility
Avoid overworking a loud jig just because the spot is small. In calm sheltered water, a subtle 2.5 with enough visibility is often better than a big aggressive presentation.
For the full colour system, read Squid Jig Colours Australia.
How to Fish Beaumaris Pier Cleanly
Beaumaris rewards quiet, patient fishing. Make short, controlled casts, let the jig sink naturally, and avoid ripping it too hard through the small area.
Because there is not much current, you can use lighter action and longer pauses. Watch the line carefully. In calm water, small changes in line tension can be easier to read than a dramatic hit.
The Best Squid Jig Australia guide still helps here because the jig has to balance and hang properly, even in sheltered water.
Landing and Local Practicalities
This is not usually a high-platform landing problem, but the area can still be awkward if there are people, boats or limited space around you.
Have a simple landing plan before you hook a squid, keep the rod angle sensible, and avoid rushing the lift near the edge. If you regularly fish higher piers elsewhere, compare landing options in the Best Squid Gaff Australia guide.
Recommended Gear
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FAQ
Where exactly is Beaumaris Pier for squid fishing?
This guide refers to the small pier inside the fishing club area near the boat ramp, not a long exposed pier.
What is the best time to fish Beaumaris Pier?
Night is usually the better window because good-weather days can be busy around the boat ramp and club area.
What squid jig size should I use at Beaumaris Pier?
A 2.5 squid jig is usually enough because the area is sheltered, has very little current and does not need a heavy presentation.
Does Beaumaris Pier have much current?
No. The spot is protected on multiple sides, so the setup can stay lighter and more subtle than you would use in a high-flow area.