East Gippsland Fishing Report For June 2026
Looking for the latest fishing action across East Gippsland? Our Monthly fishing report brings you up-to-date insights from Lakes Entrance, Lake Tyers, Metung, Mallacoota, Marlo, and beyond. Whether you’re chasing bream on the Tambo River, salmon off 90 Mile Beach, or flathead around the Gippsland Lakes, we’ve got the tips you need for a successful trip.
From the ever-popular Lakes Entrance fishing report and local updates from Lake Tyers, to what’s biting at Metung, Mallacoota, and Marlo, this East Gippsland guide covers the region’s top fishing spots. You’ll also find detailed information on the Tambo River fishing report, plus conditions for anglers around the Nicholson, Mitchell, and beyond.
Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or just want the latest East Gippsland fishing report, our on-the-ground updates make it easy to know where the fish are biting right now.
Hook line and sinker, we’ve got you covered with this June East Gippsland fishing update, packed with expert tips and the best spots from our local guides.
Good sized flathead are hiding along the sandy banks chasing soft plastics. Nice sized salmon are being landed off Eastern Beach with hard plastics. In amongst the weeds around Flannigan’s Island for luderick and there have been reports that there are still some prawns in the system. But you had better be quick!
– Big black bream are smashing dark‑coloured plastics and hardbodies. Large flathead are also throughout the lake system, liking hard bodied lures and plastics. Off the surf beach for salmon.
Mulloway can be found from Shadoof Lodge to the Dog Hole on vibes and hard bodies. Bream from the Grassy Banks to the Two Bells, with local prawn and live sandworm, the odd flathead is around as well.
Bream are around the mouth of the river taking cut crab, live sandworm, and local prawn.
Decent sized flathead biting on soft plastics and blue bait are around the Highway Bridge and Railway Bridge. Bream can be found from the Swimming Hole up to the Car Bodies, give live sandworm and local prawn a go. Mulloway can be found in the river as well.
Steady catches of bream, particularly in slow-moving patches of water using drifting soft plastics is working well. Try around structures with small hard body crankbaits as well. The odd whiting is being caught at the Drop Off at Nungurner, with pippies and live sandworm
Bream are biting around the boat ramps and jetties at Paynesville, using mussel, local prawn, and sandworm. Newlands Arm also have bream around the jetties biting on sandworm and shrimp. Give the mouth of Tom’s Creeks a go for bream and The Straits for the odd mulloway chasing lures.
As the weather cools, salmon are on the move, with decent landings along the Ninety Mile Beach. Metal spoons and pilchards are giving great results, especially early morning and late afternoons.
The entrance is open. Soft plastics seem to be the preferred bait for bream at the moment, flathead are around the inlet and in the channel, using lures and plastics. Over at the surf beach, salmon are chasing poppers and blue bait.
Big Kingfish are still roaming through chasing yakkas and squid. Give the shallow edges a try for flathead and pinkies and the deeper water for quality gummy shark on fresh oily baits. Squid are also plentiful.
The Dartmouth Cup Fishing Classic returns over the King’s Birthday long weekend, set against the stunning backdrop of Dartmouth Dam. Over three days, anglers target rainbow and brown trout with live weigh ins. There will also be a carp category.
We gratefully acknowledge the following local fishermen for sharing their professional expertise and extensive fishing knowledge.
Please consider them for your bait and fishing supply needs.
Gippsland Bait and Tackle
69 Main St, Bairnsdale VIC 3875
Lakes Entrance Angler
577 Esplanade, Lakes Entrance VIC 3909
Orbost Angler
53 Nicholson St, Orbost VIC 3888
Bemm River Bait & Tackle
20-26 Sydenham Inlet Rd, Bemm River VIC 3889
Recreational Fishing License
A Recreational Fishing Licence is required when fishing in Victoria between the ages of 18-70 years (exemptions apply).
You can buy a licence by visiting the Victorian Fisheries Authority website.
Protect Victoria’s waterways and fisheries for everyone by following the Victorian Fisheries Authority’s Recreational Fishing Guide.
Lakes Entrance and Bairnsdale Visitor Information Centres are agents for issuing Recreational Fishing Licenses.
Safety Tips
- Wear a life jacket when on a boat.
- Check the weather forecast before heading out.
- Always tell someone where you are going.
- Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing.
- Ensure you have a current fishing licence and follow the recreational fishing guidelines.
- Be aware of your surroundings.
Lakes Entrance Fishing Charters
Far Out Fishing Charters – 0428 401 819
Lakes Charter Fishing – 0458 669 820
Lakes Entrance Offshore Charters – 0434 778 275
More to Explore
Fishing in East Gippsland is just the beginning. East Gippsland is full of extraordinary adventures, charming towns, and natural wonders waiting to be explored. Dive into our other “Top Things to Do” guides, suggested itineraries and uncover even more reasons to make your next escape truly unforgettable.
Visit the enchanting Buchan Caves or take a scenic drive up the iconic Great Alpine Road to East Gippsland’s High Country.
Find a beach to yourself in the spectacularly rugged Croajingolong National Park in the Coastal Wilderness or take an awe-inspiring walk to the Tulloch Ard Lookout across the mighty Snowy River.
Catch a bite to eat in the waters around Marlo and Cape Conran Coastal Park and boast about “the one that got away” in the Marlo Hotel.
These adventures and more await you in East Gippsland.
