Fishermans Beach — Local services in Torquay

It's probably one of the worst popular boating ramps in Victoria.

It's not a bad spot in general, you got to be weary of the tides and swell, no break wall or any type of proper boat ramp, it's a beach launch. Recommended 4x4 access, as the sand can get super soft .

It's a nice area for walks and setting up a beach tent. Please set up your beach tents away from the boat ramps, not in front of them.

When you're driving down the ramp, you get children, people, and dogs running in front of you when there's about 10 signs saying no pedestrian access.

Also, there are about 100 signs telling you what you can't do, and all of them get ignored. It seems silly to me.

The parking is horrendous in summertime as it's a seasonal parking area. Busy days mean you'll struggle to park your trailer here, mostly cars parking here without trailers. They rebuilt the boat ramp ( 2012) to not solve any problems that existed before. Now, there are plans to redesign the facility again.

Better Boating Victoria will be doing the works this time round, so hopefully, it will turn out decent. It's my local ramp, but it's a bit of a mess down here...

Fisherman's Beach is the quieter of the beaches in Torquay - also known as Fisho's, by the locals. At one end you will find a boat ramp, the Salty Dog Cafe - great to grab a coffee or healthy snack from [see separate review] and Yellow Bluff [a cool looking cliff]. There is plenty of parking along the beach- on street and parking bays.

This beach varies in textures from almost a clean, blonde sand to sand mixed with debris from the tide. Many people use this beach to walk their dogs or do their daily exercise. If wanting a beach that you can let your dog roam free on all year round, try Cosy Corner. A perfect place for those with children who want to learn to swim and have a cricket/frisbee/volleyball game, build sandcastles or have a picnic.

As this beach is calmer than others, it offers a broader range of sporting choices. You may wish to try some of these: SUP, swimming, paddleboard, kite surfing, kayaking, snorkelling, walking, bike riding on the paths along the shore, windsurfing, sailing, jet-skiing, jogging, running - you get the idea - endless possibilities!

A fun, easily accessed and relaxing...

This beach stretches a long way. Unlike the beaches closer to the township of Torquay, this one is a little disappointing. You can launch your boat here but saw two people really struggling and chatted to one of them who said it’s white treacherous depending on the tides. There is a drain here that oozes into the sea so it’s a bit stinky. Lots of dogs (near the Salty Dog Cafe) and unfortunately some people don’t pick up their poop. Found it a bit of an untidy beach and could be so much better. Good parking. Opposite...