East Gippsland Fishing Report For September 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 September East Gippsland fishing update, packed with expert tips and the best spots from our local guides.
Eastern Beach is fishing well for salmon, chasing salmon slayers, bluebait and pilchards. Trevally are popular around the lakes, particularly off Post Office Jetty, with local prawns doing the trick. Around Bullock Island, the odd trevally is being picked up on metal lures. Whiting are starting to show around Shaving Point, with pipis and live sandworm the preferred baits. The odd flathead is also being picked up throughout the lake system, with both hard-bodied lures and soft plastics worth a cast.
Bream, taking soft plastics is working well around the river mouths. Perch can also be found around the timber structures.
Bream are on fire, with fish spread from the river mouth through to the Bluff. Live sandworm has been a standout bait, with bream keen to chase it down.
Try from Rough Road through to the Highway Bridge at Swan Reach, for some good-sized bream. Live sandworm and local prawns are proving popular, particularly around the deeper water and structures.
Give between the Highway and the Car Bodies a try for bream. using soft-shell, cut crab and live sandworm.
Paynesville/Holland’s Landing
Bream are active around the mouth of Tom’s Creek, with live sandworm and local prawns getting plenty of interest. Along Paynesville Road, luderick are hiding amongst the rocks and can be tempted with live sandworm fished under a luderick lead.
Around the Metung Boardwalk and boat ramp, local shrimp and prawns are the go-to baits, with bream and other species moving through the area.
The Brodribb River has been fishing well for perch and bream, with soft plastics and live local sandworm getting the best results. Salmon have been a little quiet, but there are still fish to be found along the surf. Bluebait is worth soaking for salmon and tailor, while metal lures can be a good option on the incoming tide when the fish are chasing bait.
The entrance is open, with salmon moving through the channel chasing metal lures. Along the surf beach, salmon are showing interest in bluebait. The lake still has plenty of bream, with live local sandworm a reliable bait when the fish are on the chew.
The Top Lake is worth a look for both bream and flathead, with soft-shell crab and local prawns getting plenty of attention. Soft plastics are also working well, particularly around the edges and structures.
Nice sized trout can be found in the rivers, with good numbers of fish showing and readily taking bait, lures and flies.
Please check weather conditions and prepare for any sudden changes before you venture into the High Country.
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.
