Blairgowrie Pier Squid Fishing: Local Eging Guide

Blairgowrie Pier is one of the better Mornington Peninsula spots for learning proper eging feel. It can produce decent-size squid, but the real value of this pier is how clean the feedback can be when the wind is right and the water is settled.

Unlike some open piers, Blairgowrie is shaped by marina access restrictions. In practical terms, most land-based squid fishing is done toward the right-hand side of the pier. Once you understand that, the wind direction, jig choice and casting plan all become much clearer.

For the wider area, start with Melbourne Squid Fishing and Port Phillip Bay Squid Fishing to see how Blairgowrie fits into the broader bay system.

Marina Access and the Main Fishing Side

Blairgowrie is not a pier where you can comfortably fish every angle. The marina limits access and blocks some of the water that might look fishable on a map.

For most shore-based eging, the practical water is on the right-hand side of the pier. That is the side to build your plan around. Do not just look for a general good forecast for Port Phillip Bay. Look for conditions that help that specific casting angle.

Best Wind Direction for Blairgowrie Pier

A south-westerly wind is usually the best planning wind for Blairgowrie Pier squid fishing.

Because most fishing is directed toward the right-hand side, a south-westerly tends to give better line control and a more comfortable drift. That matters because Blairgowrie is a place where you want to feel the jig properly, not fight a big wind bow in the line every cast.

Before you drive, check the Eging Tactical Radar and compare Blairgowrie with nearby Rye, Sorrento and other Mornington Peninsula options. If the wind is wrong for Blairgowrie, another pier may fish more cleanly.

Why Blairgowrie Is a Great Eging Practice Spot

Blairgowrie has very little current compared with many Victorian squid locations. That makes it one of the best places to move from beginner to intermediate.

At stronger-current spots, new anglers often cannot tell whether the line moved because of wind, tide, weed, bottom contact or a squid touch. Blairgowrie removes a lot of that noise. When the conditions are calm, the jig tells you more.

This is where you can practise two important skills:

• feeling when the squid jig reaches bottom
• noticing the first soft signal of a squid grabbing the jig

Those two skills are what separate random casting from controlled eging. Blairgowrie is a good classroom because you can repeat the same cast, count the sink, watch the line and slowly learn what the jig is doing under the water.

Squid Jig Size for Blairgowrie Pier

A size 3.0 squid jig is the most balanced starting point here.

Blairgowrie can hold decent squid, so there is no need to go tiny by default. A 3.0 gives enough profile, casts well, sinks predictably and still lets you read bottom contact without feeling too heavy or too vague.

A 2.5 can work when squid are smaller or cautious. A 3.5 can work when you want a bigger profile or more casting authority. But if your goal is to practise feel, a 3.0 is the clean middle ground.

For more detail, read the Squid Jig Size Guide and Squid Jig Sinking Rate Guide Australia.

Squid Jig Colours for Blairgowrie Pier

Blairgowrie often rewards a simple colour box rather than overthinking every shade.

Start with natural or soft colours when the water is clear. Around low light, dusk or night, add glow belly, soft pink, orange or red foil styles. If visibility drops, move louder before you move smaller.

A practical rotation is:

• natural prawn or baitfish
• soft pink
• glow belly for dusk and night
• orange or red foil when light drops or visibility worsens

Colour matters, but Blairgowrie is mainly a feel-and-control spot. If squid are not committing, check your sink count, pause and line tension before blaming the jig colour. The Squid Jig Colours Australia guide explains this in more detail.

How to Fish Blairgowrie Cleanly

Cast to the right-hand side, let the jig sink properly, and count it down. Watch the braid as the jig falls. When the line suddenly slackens, stops or twitches, do not rush. That signal may be bottom contact, weed touch or the first contact from a squid.

Once the jig reaches the zone, work it with controlled lifts rather than constant aggressive ripping. Blairgowrie is not usually a place where heavy current forces you to rush. The benefit here is time and feedback.

A balanced jig helps a lot. The Best Squid Jig Australia guide is useful if you are choosing jigs that cast cleanly, sink predictably and stay easy to read on the drop.

Landing and Local Practicalities

Blairgowrie is not the hardest pier for landing squid, but better squid do show up. Have a landing plan before the squid reaches the side, especially at night or when other anglers are nearby.

If the squid is better than average, avoid lifting it carelessly by the line. A gaff is not always essential here, but it is a sensible option if you regularly fish piers. Compare options in the Best Squid Gaff Australia guide.

Recommended Gear

For a practical Blairgowrie setup, these are the most relevant starting points:

• Shop RUI Squid Jigs
• Open Eging Tactical Radar
• Shop 3.9m Telescopic Squid Gaff

FAQ

Where should I cast at Blairgowrie Pier?

Because of marina access limits, most practical land-based squid fishing is aimed toward the right-hand side of the pier.

What is the best wind for Blairgowrie Pier squid fishing?

A south-westerly wind is usually the best planning direction because it suits the main right-hand-side fishing angle and helps keep better line control.

What squid jig size should I use at Blairgowrie Pier?

Start with a size 3.0. It is balanced for decent squid, clean sink feedback and learning how the jig behaves near bottom.

Is Blairgowrie Pier good for learning eging?

Yes. The low-current environment makes it one of the better places to learn how to feel the jig hit bottom and how to notice the first soft signal of a squid grabbing the lure.