Paynesville Jetty

The water

Planning a session at Paynesville Jetty? 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 55.253 minutes south, 147 degrees 43.432 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.

Paynesville Jetty faces south-east. Open to winds from every direction.

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.

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 Paynesville Jetty, 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: 7.1 km north in a straight line.
• Metung Pier: 11.9 km east in a straight line.
• Lakes Entrance: 24.1 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 Paynesville Jetty?

Paynesville Jetty 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 Paynesville Jetty?

Tides matter at Paynesville Jetty, 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 Paynesville Jetty?

At Paynesville Jetty 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 Paynesville Jetty handle?

Paynesville Jetty faces south-east. Open to winds from every direction. Catchability and fishability appear as two separate coloured bands, never a safety clearance.

Are there fishing closures or marine sanctuaries near Paynesville Jetty?

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