How to Catch Winter Whiting

How to Catch Winter Whiting

While King George whiting can be caught year-round, the best time to reel them in depends on your location and the season. Whether you're in Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, or Western Australia, it's crucial to consult your local tackle shop or a fishing guide to determine the optimal times for King George whiting in your area.

Even in the depths of winter, it's entirely possible to hook King George whiting with a few extra winter fishing tips. In the Northern Port Philip Bay region, winter offers optimal angling and boating conditions, with extended periods of near-picture-perfect, glassy waters due to prevailing winds from the North to the North West. With the right gear, including warm, waterproof clothing, you can comfortably capitalize on these favourable conditions.

Based on our experience, calm days during winter are ideal for King George whiting fishing, as the reduced wind leads to exceptional water clarity. These same conditions also lend themselves to successful squid fishing. Therefore, targeting both squid and King George whiting during winter can stock your freezer with top-quality bait for the upcoming spring snapper season.  

Remember these important tips for winter fishing to catch larger King George Whiting:

In winter, target King George Whiting away from their usual hunting grounds, like sand patches and weed beds, by moving to deeper water and fishing "winter bottom" - harder ground like patchy reef or broken rubbly bottom.

Start with using pipis or cockles as bait to attract the fish. If plagued by leather jackets and other reef-dwelling fish, switch to a harder bait like squid. Also, consider using a heavier leader breaking strain, around 30lb, in harder bottom conditions compared to 10-15lb fluorocarbon leader in sandy bottom conditions.

When targeting King George Whiting, consider using the paternoster flasher rig over the running sinker as it has been more successful. This rig uses circle hooks and bright color material to attract the fish's attention.

Another method to attract King George Whiting is to anchor up and berley hard. However, another overlooked method is getting on the drift, especially to find the fish, but this can be problematic when fishing along hard bottom.

For fishing, consider using a seven-foot rod from a kayak or boat, or something longer if fishing from land, with plenty of whip and sensitivity. Pair this with a size 2000-2500 spin reel. When it comes to the debate of mono or braid, choose what works best for you and consider the pros and cons of each.

Target King George Whiting around dusk and dawn, as they bite any time of day. Keep these tips in mind for a successful winter fishing trip.

 

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