What you can catch
The estuary holds bream, flathead, bass and mulloway. Divers go after crayfish and abalone along the coast. Further east, Bemm River adds perch, salmon, tailor and mullet, with trout and bass above the falls.
Boat ramps near Marlo
- Marlo jetty, in the village, a short walk from us
- Old Marlo Road, at the end of the road, for the Brodribb River
- Corringle Slips, a concrete ramp on the estuary side
- Lochend Road, for the Snowy River
Boat launching is not permitted at Mots Beach.
Surf fishing
The ocean beaches either side of the river mouth are good for surf fishing, as are Salmon Rocks and Yeerung Beach at Cape Conran. See our beaches guide.
Before you cast
You need a Victorian recreational fishing licence for all Victorian waters, including the ocean. Check current bag and size limits with the Victorian Fisheries Authority.
Sources and current conditions: Visit Gippsland: Marlo, Parks Victoria: Marlo Coastal Reserve, Visit Gippsland: Bemm River. Conditions change, so check before you go.
