Melbourne Squid Fishing

If you are planning squid fishing around Melbourne, the right structure is not to think about one single metro area. In practical terms, Melbourne squid fishing spreads across Port Phillip Bay and Western Port, with each system fishing differently depending on wind, water clarity, structure and access.

That is why this page works best as a location hub. Use it to decide whether your next session should lean toward Port Phillip Bay or Western Port, then drill down into the more detailed local guides.

The Two Main Melbourne Squid Systems

Port Phillip Bay

Port Phillip Bay is the easier place to start for many land-based anglers because it offers a broad spread of piers, reef edges, weed beds and sheltered options around metro water, the Mornington Peninsula and the Bellarine side.

Start here if you want a deeper breakdown of the bay-wide system and its radar locations:

• Port Phillip Bay Squid Fishing

Western Port

Western Port is a different style of squid fishery. Tides, current pressure, estuary influence and access angles matter more, and sessions often need more planning before you leave home.

For the full location breakdown, use:

• Western Port Squid Fishing

How To Choose Between Port Phillip Bay and Western Port

If you want cleaner, more familiar land-based structure with plenty of pier and reef options, Port Phillip Bay is often the simpler place to begin. If you are comfortable planning around stronger current, more tide influence and narrower weather windows, Western Port can make more sense.

Before choosing either system, check the Eging Tactical Radar. The radar is the fastest way to compare live conditions across the two bays before you commit to a drive, a launch or a specific pier.

Melbourne Radar Structure

For practical planning, Melbourne squid fishing works better as a three-step structure:

• Melbourne Squid Fishing
  • Port Phillip Bay
    • Metro Port Phillip
      • Brighton Pier
      • North Road Boat Ramp
      • Hampton Rock
      • Black Rock
      • Mordialloc Pier
      • Beaumaris Pier
    • Mornington Peninsula
      • Mornington Pier
      • Olivers Hill Rock
      • Mount Martha Cliffs
      • Rye Pier
      • Blairgowrie Pier
      • Sorrento Sailing Club
      • Sorrento Pier
      • Portsea Pier
    • Bellarine
      • Point Lonsdale Pier
      • Queenscliff South Pier
      • Queenscliff Harbour
      • Portarlington Pier
  • Western Port
    • Western Port proper
      • Flinders Jetty
      • Stony Point Jetty
      • Hastings Jetty
      • Warneet Boat Ramp
      • Corinella Jetty
    • Phillip Island
      • San Remo Jetty
      • Cleeland Bight Beach
      • Cat Bay Beach
      • Red Rocks Beach
      • Cowes Jetty

That means Mornington Pier Squid Fishing now sits logically under the Port Phillip Bay -> Mornington Peninsula branch of the Melbourne location structure.

Start With the Right Squid Jig

For gear selection, begin with the Best Squid Jig Australia guide, then compare squid jig colours and squid jig sizes.

As a broad starting point, a 3.0 squid jig still makes the most sense for many Melbourne sessions because it balances casting control, sink rate and general usefulness across piers, shallow reef edges and mixed weed structure.

When a Squid Gaff Matters

Not every Melbourne session needs a landing tool, but elevated piers, awkward wall height and steep landing angles can change that quickly. If you fish from higher access points, read the Best Squid Gaff Australia guide.

Recommended Gear

If you want to turn this Melbourne hub into a practical session plan, these are the best next clicks:

• Shop RUI Squid Jigs
• Open Eging Tactical Radar
• Shop RUI Squid Gaff

FAQ

Is Melbourne squid fishing really just Port Phillip Bay?

No. Melbourne squid fishing is best understood as a two-system setup that includes both Port Phillip Bay and Western Port.

Where does Mornington Pier fit?

Mornington Pier belongs in the Port Phillip Bay side of the structure, not as a separate bay system.