Metung Pier
The water
Planning a session at Metung Pier? This pier is in Gippsland Lakes, Victoria. Start by looking at the water close to your fishing position, then choose a species and a simple way to target it.
Find the mark at 37 degrees 53.566 minutes south, 147 degrees 51.286 minutes east. These coordinates locate the fishing spot, not a safe access route.
Structure
The chart depth near the usual casting position is about 2 metres below chart datum, the reference level on a marine chart. The tide changes the actual depth during your session.
Metung Pier faces south-south-west. Some shelter from north, west and north-west winds. Open to north-east, east, south-east, south and south-west winds.
Target species
Black Bream (Acanthopagrus butcheri). Let a worm bait drift naturally on a running sinker. In current, try prawns and use enough weight to control the presentation.
Flathead (Platycephalus spp.). Cast a soft plastic over sand and bring it back in short hops. Keep contact with the bottom rather than retrieving high above it.
Mulloway (Argyrosomus japonicus). Try whole or halved fresh squid, then adjust your rig to the water movement. A running sinker allows the bait to sweep with current.
How to fish it
In shallow water, give your bait or lure enough room to work without dragging it through the bottom. A gentle cast and a controlled retrieve are useful starting points. Adjust as you see how the water moves, rather than adding weight automatically.
Leave room for people walking along the pier and check behind you before casting. Plan how you will land a fish without climbing over the rail.
Before visiting Metung Pier, compare the tide with the wind and swell. Air pressure, moon and water temperature add context to your session. Catchability and fishability appear as coloured bands, but neither tells you that a place is safe to fish.
Nearby spots
- Mitchell River Silt Jetties: 10.7 km west in a straight line.
- Paynesville Jetty: 11.9 km west in a straight line.
- Lakes Entrance: 12.3 km east in a straight line.
Explore more fishing spots in Gippsland Lakes and compare their conditions before choosing your next session.
Data sources
Learn where the weather information comes from on our data sources page.
Frequently asked questions
What can you catch at Metung Pier?
Metung Pier is a known location for black bream, flathead, and mulloway. Seasonality varies by species; the live conditions panel on Get A Nibble shows which species are most likely on a given day.
What is the best tide for Metung Pier?
Tides matter at Metung Pier, but no single phase suits every species. Open the Read to see the tide alongside wind, swell and water temperature.
What moon phase is best for fishing at Metung Pier?
At Metung Pier the moon sets the tide. Spring tides around the new and full moon move more water than the neap tides around the quarter moons, and the tide reading shows that range for each day.
What wind direction does Metung Pier handle?
Metung Pier faces south-south-west. Some shelter from north, west and north-west winds. Open to north-east, east, south-east, south and south-west winds. Catchability and fishability appear as two separate coloured bands, never a safety clearance.
Are there fishing closures or marine sanctuaries near Metung Pier?
Always check the latest Victorian Fisheries Authority or NSW DPI rules before fishing. Closures and sanctuary boundaries can change.