Over the summer months, Victoria’s traffic hot spots transfer from its cities to its seaside towns along the coast. The early morning rush is usually around the popular boat ramps. The public ramp at St Leonards is always busy due to its close proximity to good whiting, flathead and snapper fishing grounds. The last hour of the ebb tide is traditionally the best time for catching whiting. Time is of the essence as fishermen seek to maximise the time spent in the water before the tide turns, the wind changes and/or the sea blows up.
St Leonards boat ramp
Hence boaties using these ramps require advanced trailer backing and boat launching skills. This ramp has three lanes and tempers can become frayed if people take too long launching or recovering their boats or lose control of their boat during either process.
Fish cleaning station beside boat ramp
A fish cleaning station is provided beside the ramp which is a great extra feature. Consequently the St Leonards ramp carpark is always overflowing at the weekend during the summer and there are always a few pelicans waiting patiently nearby for their next feed.
Pelicans waiting for their feast
