North Arm Fishing Guide, East Gippsland, Victoria

• Overview

  In Victoria, North Arm belongs to East Gippsland. The shore lies 7.7 km out. The water covers around 1.32 sq km, which puts most of it out of reach from the bank. It is low-lying compared with other Victoria water we list. Lakes Entrance lies 1.7 km from the water. Kalimna is 1.8 km and Metung 12 km. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on North Arm

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists shortfin eel, white trevally, yellow-eye mullet and sandy sprat. The records cover the area rather than this water alone. On North Arm the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put February at about 20°C and July near 10°C. The year never really closes; it just gets uncomfortable in summer. Spring runs September to November and autumn March to May, and both fish well. Winter is cool and quiet, and often the most comfortable time to be out. That is the shape of the year on North Arm.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Launching is at Boat Ramp, about 1.4 km away. Public data has parking about 440 m from the shore. A pier or jetty stands 230 m away, which helps on a crowded bank. A picnic area is mapped about 620 m away. Toilets show in mapping about 650 m away. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. If the gate is shut, Lake Bunga at 5.2 km is the nearest alternative. Where North Arm is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.