Possible bite intensity is 30%, suggesting quiet fishing conditions.
30%
Quiet
major
Air 10.1 C
Pressure 996 hPa
Sunrise 7:37am
Sunset 5:32pm
Updated 22 Jul 5:00pm
Fishing Locations & Local Conditions
Ballarat Fishing Times, Locations & Reports
Today's Ballarat fishing forecast looks quiet overall, though the best solunar period may still offer a short window of activity. With the moon overhead, denoting a major period, a short lift in fish feeding activity is possible. Drizzle may slightly improve feeding. Especially during solunar bite periods.
Updated
Moon Phase
1st Quarter
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
29%
Quiet conditions at 29%, with limited activity expected.
Next Bite · Major
·
5:48pm
Current Weather
·
Light Drizzle 8.2 C
Pressure
·
967 hPa
Sunrise
·
7:33am
Sunset
·
5:28pm
Region Locations
Locations around Ballarat
5 locations
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Quiet conditions at 29%, with limited activity expected.
29%
Poor
major
Air 8.9 C
Pressure 973 hPa
Sunrise 7:34am
Sunset 5:29pm
Updated 22 Jul 5:00pm
Lake Gardens is subdued at 29%, with only minor feeding activity likely.
29%
Poor
major
Air 8.6 C
Pressure 967 hPa
Sunrise 7:33am
Sunset 5:28pm
Updated 22 Jul 5:00pm
Quiet conditions at 29%, with limited activity expected.
29%
Poor
major
Air 9.5 C
Pressure 979 hPa
Sunrise 7:35am
Sunset 5:30pm
Updated 22 Jul 5:00pm
Lake Wendouree is subdued at 29%, with only minor feeding activity likely.
29%
Poor
major
Air 8.2 C
Pressure 967 hPa
Sunrise 7:33am
Sunset 5:28pm
Updated 22 Jul 5:00pm
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7 Day Region Outlook
Next week at a glance
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Wed
22 Jul
Moderate Drizzle
5-12 C
Rain 2.3 mm · Wind 21 km/h
Solunar
29% activity
Poor
Major 6:11am-8:11am
Sunrise: 7:33am
Sunset: 5:28pm
Thu
23 Jul
Light Drizzle
3-7 C
Rain 1.6 mm · Wind 21 km/h
Solunar
35% activity
Poor
Major 6:58am-8:58am
Sunrise: 7:32am
Sunset: 5:29pm
Fri
24 Jul
Light Drizzle
4-8 C
Rain 0.6 mm · Wind 21 km/h
Solunar
39% activity
Poor
Major 7:48am-9:48am
Sunrise: 7:32am
Sunset: 5:30pm
Sat
25 Jul
Moderate Drizzle
6-10 C
Rain 1.6 mm · Wind 19 km/h
Solunar
31% activity
Poor
Major 8:38am-10:38am
Sunrise: 7:31am
Sunset: 5:30pm
Sun
26 Jul
Light Drizzle
7-11 C
Rain 1.2 mm · Wind 14 km/h
Solunar
30% activity
Poor
Major 9:29am-11:29am
Sunrise: 7:30am
Sunset: 5:31pm
Mon
27 Jul
Overcast
6-10 C
Wind 27 km/h
Solunar
33% activity
Poor
Major 10:20am-12:20pm
Sunrise: 7:29am
Sunset: 5:32pm
Tue
28 Jul
Slight Snow
0-8 C
Rain 8.0 mm · Wind 23 km/h
Solunar
43% activity
Poor
Major 10:45pm-12:45am
Sunrise: 7:29am
Sunset: 5:33pm
7 Day Solunar Forecast
Plan upcoming fishing times across the week
Compare daily bite activity, major fish feeding times and moon conditions to help plan upcoming fishing sessions.
Wind
Current wind and 7 day outlook
Wind direction and strength can change how exposed a location feels, especially around open water, beaches, piers, and headlands.
Right now
Current speed
12.4 km/h
Direction
W
Today max
20.7 km/h
Reading the wind
Wind direction and strength can affect comfort, casting, and exposure around this location.
Wind gusts can be stronger than the average wind speed, so it's worth checking the gust forecast if you're planning to fish from an exposed location or need to know about potential changes in conditions.
Even modest wind can affect comfort and casting, especially where the water is exposed.
The marker shows the current wind direction, while the daily outlook below shows whether conditions are likely to build or ease over the coming days.
Pressure
Barometric pressure
Pressure is most useful for fishing when it shows movement. A stable, rising, or falling trend can add context to the rest of today’s fishing forecast.
Right now
967
hPa
⮟
Falling
Interpretation
Pressure changes tend to matter more than the absolute value, especially when conditions are shifting.
Pressure is only one signal. Wind, tide, solunar timing, water movement, and local structure still matter.
Pressure movement
Recent readings build the pressure trend used for interpretation.
Fishing Report Trends
Fishing report trends in this region
Share of the displayed top 2 species mentions.
Bait trends in this region
Share of the displayed top 5 bait mentions.
Seasonal Species
Species worth watching this winter
Based on historical report mentions for Winter across this state.
Quick reference
Seasonal report strength across the shortlisted species.
Rainbow Trout
19
Brown Trout
2
Rainbow Trout
19 winter report mentions.
Brown Trout
2 winter report mentions.
Bait and Lures
Common tackle showing up in regional reports
Reported tackle can help narrow options, but it is still a guide rather than a rule.
Bait turning up in reports
Pilchard fillets
8
Powerbait
8
Berkley trout eggs
2
Glassies
2
Gulp salmon eggs (orange or yellow)
2
Lures turning up in reports
Powerbait
20
Bent minnows
4
Shallow running jerkbaits
4
Shallow diving minnows
2
Spoons
1
What are today's best fishing times at Ballarat?
Today's sunrise is 7:33 am and sunset is 5:28 pm. As a general guide, the hour before and after sunrise and sunset are often among the most productive fishing periods. Today's major solunar periods overlap both the morning and evening fishing periods. Barometric pressure is falling, which may make fish activity less predictable.
Ballarat Overview
| Latitude | -37.5623 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 143.8507
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| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies) | km |
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