GIPPSLAND LAKES
The Gippsland Lakes is Australia's largest coastal lake system and one of Victoria's most productive bream and flathead fisheries. Lake King, Lake Victoria, Lake Wellington and the Mitchell, Nicholson and Tambo Rivers provide more water than any angler could explore in a lifetime. The secret is knowing which part of the system to fish, and why.
WHY FISH WITH A GUIDE
The Gippsland Lakes is Australia's largest coastal lake system and one of Victoria's most productive bream and flathead fisheries. Lake King, Lake Victoria, Lake Wellington and the Mitchell, Nicholson and Tambo Rivers provide more water than any angler could explore in a lifetime. The secret is knowing which part of the system to fish, and why.
TARGET SPECIES
Black Bream · Yellowfin Bream · Dusky Flathead · Estuary Perch · Tailor · Trevally · Luderick · Salmon
BEST SEASONS
Summer (Dec-Feb)
Topwater fishing for bream, flathead active on shallow banks
Autumn (Mar-May)
Trophy bream season, consistent lure fishing across the system
Spring (Sep-Nov)
Active perch and aggressively feeding fish across all species
Winter (Jun-Aug)
Deep water vibe fishing, large schooling bream in channels
KEY LURE TECHNIQUES
Crankbaits, blades and topwater baits for bream. Paddle-tail plastics and soft vibes for flathead. Twitching jerkbaits and topwater baits during low light for estuary perch.
THE CHARTER EXPERIENCE
The Gippsland Lakes suits groups wanting variety — multiple species, multiple techniques and multiple environments all within a single day on the water. It's the most accessible of all the East Gippsland systems for first-time charter clients.
