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Silver Trevally Fishing Reports

Pseudocaranx georgianus

Silver Trevally fishing activity is based upon real fishing reports collected over a decade, by Getfished. It represents an overview of all reports. With 273 reports across 32 reported locations, the dataset helps show longer-term fishing patterns rather than isolated catches.

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Silver Trevally Seasonal pattern Report activity is strongest through winter, with spring also contributing a notable share of reports. Activity is lower through summer.

Silver Trevally Bait and lure signal Reported bait patterns commonly include Blue bait, Pipis and Squid. Lure reports are led by Soft plastics, Gulp turtleback worms and Bait.

Dataset context These patterns reflect observed report behaviour across time and locations. They highlight trends and tendencies, not guaranteed fishing outcomes.

Fishing rules "Some states have semi permantent restrictions on fishing for certain species, including Silver Trevally. Check local regulations before you fish."

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Report patterns

Silver Trevally report signals

Derived from fishing report data

Bait and lure patterns

These percentages show the share of bait and lure mentions found in reports for this species. They reflect observed report patterns, not universal recommendations.

Reported bait

Blue bait 20.9%

Pipis 11.6%

Pilchards 9.3%

Bass yabbies 4.7%

Pilchard fillet 4.7%

Pippi 7.0%

Pippie 4.7%

Squid 11.6%

Bait 4.7%

Pilchard fillets 2.3%

Pistol shrimp 2.3%

Small baits 2.3%

Reported lures

Soft plastics 44.8%

Bait 4.3%

Gulp turtleback worms 5.2%

Z-man grubz 3.4%

Zman grubz 2.6%

Small baits 1.7%

Turtleback worm 1.7%

2.5 grub soft plastics 0.9%

2.5 inch curl tail plastics 0.9%

3-4 soft plastics 0.9%

4 soft plastics 0.9%

Berkley 3 minnow soft plastics 0.9%

Seasonal report pattern

This shows when silver trevally reports appear across Australian seasons. Shares are based only on reports with parseable dates.

Autumn and summer show the strongest reporting activity, with reduced reports during winter.

Note: seasonal patterns may be influenced by factors such as reporting bias, species behavior, and environmental conditions.

Summer 19.8%

Autumn 22.7%

Winter 33.0%

Spring 24.5%

Reported silver trevally locations

These locations come from report records. Linked locations have matching Getfished location pages.

Queenscliff Harbour

50

Reported in fishing data but not yet mapped to a Getfished location page.

Queenscliff Cut

26

Reported in fishing data but not yet mapped to a Getfished location page.

Swan Bay Channel

18

Reported in fishing data but not yet mapped to a Getfished location page.

Barwon River

16

Reported in fishing data but not yet mapped to a Getfished location page.

Barwon River Estuary

8

Reported in fishing data but not yet mapped to a Getfished location page.

Corio Bay

8

Reported in fishing data but not yet mapped to a Getfished location page.

Portarlington Harbour

8

Reported in fishing data but not yet mapped to a Getfished location page.

Sheepwash Barwon River

8

Reported in fishing data but not yet mapped to a Getfished location page.

Swan Bay

8

Reported in fishing data but not yet mapped to a Getfished location page.

Geelong Yacht Club

6

Reported in fishing data but not yet mapped to a Getfished location page.

Grammar School Lagoon

6

Reported in fishing data but not yet mapped to a Getfished location page.

Queenscliff Boat Harbour

4

Reported in fishing data but not yet mapped to a Getfished location page.

St Helens Rock Wall

4

Reported in fishing data but not yet mapped to a Getfished location page.

Barwon Heads Boat Ramp

2

Reported in fishing data but not yet mapped to a Getfished location page.

Barwon Heads Mouth

2

Reported in fishing data but not yet mapped to a Getfished location page.

Barwon River (Ocean Grove)

2

Reported in fishing data but not yet mapped to a Getfished location page.

Barwon River Estuary Barwon Heads To Thunderbolt

2

Reported in fishing data but not yet mapped to a Getfished location page.

Barwon River Sheepwash To Barwon Heads Boat Ramp

2

Reported in fishing data but not yet mapped to a Getfished location page.

Joes Island

2

Reported in fishing data but not yet mapped to a Getfished location page.

Kevin Barry

2

Reported in fishing data but not yet mapped to a Getfished location page.

Silver Trevally Fishing Guide

Silver trevally are schooling saltwater fish found around Australian bays, estuaries, reefs, rock walls, piers and inshore structure, including Victorian waters. The source treats them as active, hard-fighting fish suited to light tackle where bait, berley, current and structure combine. They are often available to land-based anglers as well as boat anglers, particularly around clean water, pylons, channels and reef or rubble edges.

They feed on small fish, crustaceans and other small marine food, so they respond to moving water and concentrated bait. Schools may pass quickly, making berley and repeated accurate casts useful. Tide changes, current lines and deeper edges around structure can matter more than a long list of locations. In Victoria and other states, silver trevally may share water with bream, snapper, garfish and other inshore species, so identify retained fish correctly.

Tactics should use small, natural presentations. Lightly weighted baits, small soft plastics, metal lures and baitfish-style offerings are suitable. Around piers and rock walls, let bait or lures sink through the trail rather than dragging them unnaturally. If fish are visible but tentative, reduce hook and bait size, lighten weight and keep the berley fine enough to hold the school without feeding it.

When a school arrives, keep casts short and organised so the bait stays in the berley stream. Trevally can move quickly, so missed bites should be followed up immediately.

Gear can be light but needs enough leader to handle pylons, rocks and mixed bycatch. Small hooks, modest sinkers and sensitive rods help detect quick bites. Increase leader strength where fish are hooked close to abrasive structure or deeper walls. Silver trevally rules vary, and some states use combined limits or different minimum sizes. Check local Victorian or state regulations before retaining fish.

If berley attracts only small fish, let a slightly heavier bait sink below them; better trevally may sit deeper under the surface activity.

Check your local state fishing authority website for current silver trevally size, bag and rule changes.

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Silver Trevally is also known as:

Trevally.