Fishing Times, Solunar, Reports

Artillery Rocks Fishing

Artillery Rocks has a moderate forecast today, with timing around the stronger solunar periods likely to matter. The moon overhead during the major bite period may help see increased fish activity. Mixed cloud cover; low inflience expected on fishing conditions.

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Moon Phase

New

Estimated Fish Feeding Activity

51%

Artillery Rocks is sitting at 51%, with a few windows that could produce.

Check today’s major and minor bite windows, moon phase and seven-day solunar outlook for Artillery Rocks.

Today’s Solunar Score

51%

Current Bite · Minor

Until 7:43am

Moon Phase

New

The falling tide is reducing water depth as it moves towards the next low tide.

Next Tide

Low at 07:42

1.06 m

Current Tide

The tide is currently falling

Estimated Height

1.07 m

Current temperature

14.0°C

Today

Partly cloudy.

Maximum

18.0°C

Observed Wed 11 Nov, 6:50 am local time

Current speed

22.0 km/h

Direction

S

Observed Wed 11 Nov, 6:50 am local time

Current wave

1.22 m

Water temperature

16.1 C

Data updated Wed 11 Nov, 4:58 am local time

Fishing Reports

Artillery Rocks recent fishing reports

Recent catch activity for this location.

local data

Reports analysed

3

This year

0

This season

0

Species recorded

1

Reported species

Australian Salmon

Species most often mentioned in local reports

Artillery Rocks reports centre on Australian Salmon.

This summary is based on reports tied to this location and is intended to assist using the species chart.

Based on local Getfished fishing report species data.

* Note that report summaries will sometimes display the same species under different names. This is because they are being reported that way. This is intentional.

Share of the displayed top 1 species recorded for this location.

Local bait trends

Bait turning up in reports

Blue bait and pilchard fillet get mentioned, though there are not enough mentions to lean on heavily.

Best treated as an early lead only.

Built from all-time reported bait mentions: 4 mentions across 2 distinct bait entries.

Share of the displayed top 2 bait recorded.

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What are today's best fishing times at Artillery Rocks?

Today's sunrise is 6:07 am and sunset is 8:09 pm. As a general guide, the hour before and after sunrise and sunset are often among the most productive fishing periods. A minor solunar period overlaps the morning fishing period today.

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Artillery Rocks Fishing

Fishing Areas and Conditions

  • Australian salmon are the main target in colder months; snapper are targeted in warmer months.
  • Look for darker patches of deeper water, described in the article as gutters through which salmon schools may pass.
  • Crashing surf affects fishing from the rocks, particularly near the peak of high tide.

Rigs, Bait and Lures

  • For bait fishing, use a 12–15 ft, 6–10 kg surf rod to cast heavy sinkers and keep the line above the surf.
  • A paternoster rig with a heavy star sinker presents two baits at different heights. A surf popper can be attached above. The article suggests a whole blue bait or pilchard as a starting bait.
  • A 9–12 ft rod can cast long-casting metal lures for salmon.
  • Other baits listed for the rocks are pipis, silver whiting, salmon, prawns and squid. The article also lists running sinker and dropper rigs, with rig and sinker choice dependent on wind, tidal strength and target species.

Access and Hazards

  • The rocks are beyond Lorne along the Great Ocean Road. Signage is poor; stairs lead down to the fishing area.
  • The rock surface can be slippery, and waves crash over the area. The article calls for particular caution near the peak of high tide and says the spot is unsuitable for children.
  • Wasps can be a problem when bait is left exposed.

Can Getfished tell if fish are biting at Artillery Rocks, today?

No. Because a forecast cannot truthfully guarantee whether fish are biting at a specific spot right now. Getfished shows the current fishing conditions instead: tide movement, solunar timing, weather, wind, pressure, marine conditions and fishing report derived species history.

Use this information to make informed decisions about where to fish, and to compare conditions across nearby locations. We hope you enjoy using Getfished to find your next great fishing spot!

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Artillery Rocks is a location within the region of: Lorne.
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Artillery Rocks Overview

Artillery Rocks is also known by these names:Lorne rocks Lorne rock platforms
Latitude-38.601
Longitude
Nearest cityMelbourne
EnvironmentSaltwater
Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies)126.27  km
PlatformRocksCampgroundParking
RiversJamieson river

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