Location: Middle Park Time from CBD: 20 mins Type of fish: Rainbow trout, Golden perch

This is the perfect place for inner-city dwellers who want to fish without having to go far.

1. ALBERT LAKE

Location: Altona Time from CBD: 45 mins Type of fish: Flathead, pinkies, snapper

The recent addition of the artificial reef makes this a great location for fishing.

2. Altona Pier

Location: Kew Time from CBD: 25 mins Type of fish: Murray cod, redfin, Macquarie perch, carp

You’ll get more than just great fishing as there’s also a great view of the city skyline.

3. YARRAH BEND PARK

Location: Anglesea Time from CBD: 1 hr 50 mins Type of fish: Snapper, salmon, whiting, trevally

Even those who aren’t fishing fans can still have fun in the sun.

4. ANGLESEA BEACH & ESTUARY

Location: Bundoora Time from CBD: 40 mins Type of fish: Tench, redfin

You'll be surrounded by native landscape and beautiful wildlife, in this beautiful secluded spot.

5. BLUE LAKE AT PLENTY GORGE PARK

Location: Barwon Heads Time from CBD: 1 hr 45 mins Type of fish: Whiting, trevally, salmon, mulloway, snapper, flathead

This place has numerous fishing spots to cast a line!

6. BARWON HEADS BEACH

Location: Daylesford Time from CBD: 1 hr 40 mins Type of fish: Trout, redfin, tench

The lake is frequently stocked with trout, redfin and tench and there are BBQ facilities on offer too.

7. JUBILEE LAKE