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Melbourne is in the grips of summer and hotels are booking up fast. Get ready to catch Snapper in Port Philip Bay. They are biting well, enjoying the warm water. Look for Yellowtail Kingfish, which starts to appear.

Kingfish fishing heats up this month in Melbourne, with some large specimens around for the catching. Some big Snapper remain in the Bay, with Garfish, Flathead, and King George Whiting all curious to take your bait.

Fish for the remaining Snapper in the Bay and find Australian Salmon as they start to come into the Melbourne fishing mix. Enjoy cooler temperatures as the weather transitions to autumn.

April sees Snapper mania fade as the Big Reds mostly start to head out into the open ocean. A lot of local sportfishing boats will travel west for the winter, ready to tackle Bluefin Tuna from Portland and Port Fairy.

Fishing pressure has died down with many fanatic fishos having left town. But that doesn't mean you can't find a good bite. Head to Queenscliff for huge winter Whiting, or look for Pinkies over reefs in the northwest of the Bay.

It may be cold outside, but you can still find some exciting fishing in Melbourne in June. Look for Squid in the Mornington area, with Garfish also appearing in the same area. Nothing beats fresh Calamari for dinner!

Who said midwinter in Melbourne was dull? Get out on the water and you'll be in with a good chance of catching large numbers of Squid, Pinkies, and King George Whiting. Westernport Bay is also full of fish.

If you like Squid, this is your time to catch a really big one. King George Whiting will be biting steadily until the end of the winter in Port Philip Bay. Otherwise, head to Westernport Bay for some excellent Gummy Shark action.

Spring is in the air – at last! September in Melbourne is all about making the most of the spring flowers and the fact that most of the tourists haven't made it onto the streets yet. Get up early for the best bite and look for Snapper!

October is when things start to get interesting for fisherfolk in Melbourne. The Big Reds are in town, and everyone knows it! Be prepared to battle the crowds in the Bay for the return of big Snapper. This is peak fishing time.

If you thought October was good for big Snapper, wait until you see what the bite is like in November. The fish are biting almost all day long, which is great as the days get longer and the weather heats up.

Celebrate the festive season with big Snapper biting just as well as ever. Enjoy the red hot temperatures of Melbourne's summer as you prepare to battle the crowds in the towns, on the beaches, and in the bay.

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Two adult anglers proudly display multiple red snapper aboard a center-console fishing boat, with additional fish stored in an orange catch bag.

Adult angler holding a large red snapper over open coastal water during an offshore fishing trip.

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