batesmotel 5 Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 I took my 5 year old daughter fishing to the port area today but found getting access to the water rather hard. Every where I thaught looked good on google maps had some sort of blockage like gates, fences ext. I can see I will have to spend a few hours driving the area to find spots to take her next time. They get rather bored driving but the spot we did fish she enjoyed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest pin point Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 you cant go past the wheat silos or garden island, also the lake can be pretty productive Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skudded 0 Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 If the fences have a hole in them, I call it a gate!Your right though the ports getting more and more annoying, I dont know what the fishings like but if you go to the end of Grand Trunkway theres a big park, some very average toilets and a big bank or boardwalk to fish from, you often see people launching boats or kayak tours from here. Ive seen the Dolphines around here plenty as well as stingrays under the boardwalk. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest SnappaHunta Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 Well I went out this morning and the gates between port river and westlakes were shut, I still fished that whole area, even under the train bridge. I whipped the water up to a froth the amount of plastics I cast, all for a big fat donut hahaha then to add insult to injury my mate landed a salmon trout on a fly!!!That's fishing i spose Agree that the land based options are getting smaller, hope the lttle one had fun Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fish-on 0 Posted July 31, 2010 Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 maybe try west lakes near the rowing club. theres abit of a beach there and if the fish arnt bitting she can play on the playground. fish-on Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WilliamPerry 0 Posted July 31, 2010 Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 I agree that the Port is all but gone for the land-based fisho these days.Even if you do manage to find a spot,the chances of meeting the "un-desirables that dwell after dark" is extremely high.I tend to think about giving it a miss these days,and head further afield.Unfortunate,but true.Probably WestLakes as previously mentioned is your best bet.Nothing like your kids getting their first fish Good luck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
batesmotel 5 Posted August 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2010 Yeh she had fun even with no fish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest SnappaHunta Posted August 1, 2010 Report Share Posted August 1, 2010 batesmotel wrote: Yeh she had fun even with no fishlove it mate! Have karmathat little girl will be out fishing us in no time :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
voogoofish 1 Posted August 1, 2010 Report Share Posted August 1, 2010 SnappaHunta wrote: batesmotel wrote: Yeh she had fun even with no fishlove it mate! Have karmathat little girl will be out fishing us in no time :) she looks stoked... with three girls under 5 I hope they enjoy "daddy fishing time" as much as your daughter looks like she does!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
urhookedfish 12 Posted August 1, 2010 Report Share Posted August 1, 2010 Not a bad looking spot that one. Where was that one taken from?I wouldnt mind trying some fishing in the port river soon. I havent fished it for many many years.A big well done for putting a smile on her face. Oh yeah shes enjoying being out with dad. I think theres nothing better than fishing out the back of the truck too.fantastic. Just add a bucket of KFC in the back and a thermos of hot coffee and Id be set for the arvo/evening chasing those mullies on live bait. who needs a boat from that spot...is it deep water right there? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spog777 1 Posted August 1, 2010 Report Share Posted August 1, 2010 great photos-the little lass not only looks way happy but comfortably at home Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ale 301 Posted August 1, 2010 Report Share Posted August 1, 2010 Looks like Vietch rd, next to ASC,If so, at the wall the water is only a couple metres deep at the higest of tides for about 20m.The "beach" below is exposed at low tide.Then you get to the edge of the channel which eventually drops to over 10m.Good work with the young one. Im hoping my littel girl will like to go fishing with the old man. I took her out in my tub once in the port, she loved it. So much so she had a massive tantrum when I wouldnt let her steer ( she was just over 1 year old at the time). Between trying to steer, play with the sounder and nearly beaching us, it was a quick trip. :laugh: cant wait till she is older and understands more than "bot, bot" or "ish, ish" when pointing at the boat in the back yard or the aquarium.Good work bloke Quote Link to post Share on other sites
batesmotel 5 Posted August 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2010 Yeh thats the spot just up from the tugs. The ship that came through with the wave it put out im glad the wall was as tall as it is. Might try some bait and burly there as the plastics did not get any attention. I do love fishing with plastics with kids because they love to wind in all the time and that gives them a fantastic action. Just makes dads job of casting a bit more constant. The thernos would have been a good idea was a little chilly on Saturday with the wind. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
1ONMEPILLIE 0 Posted August 1, 2010 Report Share Posted August 1, 2010 urhookedfish wrote:Not a bad looking spot that one. Where was that one taken from?is it deep water right there?Come on don't you work in the port or used too ????? Have spent many a night in the car waiting and waiting and waiting :S Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Del 245 Posted August 1, 2010 Report Share Posted August 1, 2010 SnappaHunta wrote: batesmotel wrote: Yeh she had fun even with no fishlove it mate! Have karmathat little girl will be out fishing us in no time :) nice pic!almost looks like she is using a SOL!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
batesmotel 5 Posted August 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 LOL yeh Del its a SOL the rod is not her usual though I left the rack raider at home. Have not quite let them use the Loomis yet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Del 245 Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 well.. you cant say they arnt starting with decent gear! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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