Mitchell River Silt Jetties

The water

Planning a session at Mitchell River Silt Jetties? This jetty 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 51.515 minutes south, 147 degrees 44.449 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.

Mitchell River Silt Jetties faces south. Some shelter from south-east and south winds. Open to north, north-east, east, south-west, west and north-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.

Southern Garfish (Hyporhamphus melanochir). Set a float to present a small fish bait near the surface. Small pilchard pieces are a starting point for exploring the upper water.

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.

Share the jetty with other users and keep the walkway clear. Check for boats before casting, and choose a landing position you can reach safely.

Before visiting Mitchell River Silt Jetties, 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

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 Mitchell River Silt Jetties?

Mitchell River Silt Jetties is a known location for black bream, flathead, sea garfish, 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 Mitchell River Silt Jetties?

Tides matter at Mitchell River Silt Jetties, 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 Mitchell River Silt Jetties?

At Mitchell River Silt Jetties 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 Mitchell River Silt Jetties handle?

Mitchell River Silt Jetties faces south. Some shelter from south-east and south winds. Open to north, north-east, east, south-west, west and north-west winds. Catchability and fishability appear as two separate coloured bands, never a safety clearance.

Are there fishing closures or marine sanctuaries near Mitchell River Silt Jetties?

Always check the latest Victorian Fisheries Authority or NSW DPI rules before fishing. Closures and sanctuary boundaries can change.