East Gippsland Fishing Report For July 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 July East Gippsland fishing update, packed with expert tips and the best spots from our local guides.
Angling in the lake system is still producing great results, with estuary perch chasing soft plastics, bream are around the river mouths and decent sized mulloway are also being landed throughout the system. Flathead are still being landed around the drop offs and deeper channels. Surf beaches, mainly in the deeper gutters have nice sized salmon chasing slugs.
Bream are showing up in good numbers throughout the Main Arm and right up towards Nowa Nowa, with anglers finding success on lightly weighted baits and soft plastics around deeper edges and structure. Flathead are active across the shallow flats, particularly around the Glasshouse area, where anglers working soft plastics and hard-bodied lures are finding some quality fish.
Good numbers of bream are being caught from Shadoof Lodge through to the Two Bells, with local prawns, shrimp and shell bait. Flathead are also in the river chasing prawn.
Bream are biting well from Clues Bluff, Burns Flat, the Blue Hole right through to The Cliffs. Soft plastics and lures have been the standout performers.
Plenty of bream action is being reported between the two bridges, with fish taking spider crabs, prawns and soft plastics.
For bream, give around the structured areas a try, using lures, prawn and crab, especially where moving water goes into slower pockets.
Bream and luderick are biting well around Second Island, with sandworms and local prawns proving the standout baits. Salmon are active near the entrance, chasing laser lures and soft plastics. Offshore at Cape Conran, gummy shark and flathead are providing consistent action, with bluebait, local squid and fresh fish fillets all producing results.
Salmon are active around the entrance, providing some solid action for those casting lures and baits. Bream are biting well throughout the system, using local frozen prawns and sandworm.
Trevally continue to show up around the town jetties. Harrison Channel is producing both flathead and luderick, particularly on soft plastics worked through the deeper runs. The Top Lake and river system are fishing well for bream, with squid and soft-shell baits getting the best results.
The trout and salmonids season in Vic and NSW rivers and streams is currently closed. The winter closed season runs from Tuesday 9 June to Friday 4 September 2026 (inclusive). The open season for rivers officially begins on Saturday 5 September 2026.
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.
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.
