Bostock Reservoir
Current Bite · Minor
Until: 7:45am
Bostock Reservoir is sitting at 51%, with a few windows that could produce.
51%
Moderate
minor
Air 13.5 C
Sunrise 6:08am
Sunset 8:06pm
Updated 11 Nov 7:26am
Fishing Locations & Local Conditions
Ballarat Fishing Times, Locations & Reports
Ballarat 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. South-southeast winds can bring cooler air and more settled feeding windows. Mixed cloud cover; low inflience expected on fishing conditions.
Last updated AEDT
Moon Phase
New
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
51%
Ballarat is sitting at 51%, with a few windows that could produce.
Current Bite · Minor
·
7:47am
Current Weather
·
11.7 C
Pressure
·
1015.1 hPa
Sunrise
·
6:09am
Sunset
·
8:07pm
Region Locations
Ballarat Fishing Spots
11 locations
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Lake Bolac
Current Bite · Minor
Until: 7:51am
Lake Bolac is sitting at 50%, with a few windows that could produce.
50%
Moderate
minor
Air 11.8 C
Pressure 1016.8 hPa
Sunrise 6:13am
Sunset 8:12pm
Updated 11 Nov 7:26am
Lake Burrumbeet
Current Bite · Minor
Until: 7:48am
Lake Burrumbeet is sitting at 51%, with a few windows that could produce.
51%
Moderate
minor
Air 11.7 C
Pressure 1015.1 hPa
Sunrise 6:10am
Sunset 8:08pm
Updated 11 Nov 7:26am
Lake Gardens
Current Bite · Minor
Until: 7:47am
Fair conditions today with a 51% solunar confluence, with some opportunity there if you time the bite windows.
51%
Moderate
minor
Air 11.7 C
Pressure 1015.1 hPa
Sunrise 6:09am
Sunset 8:07pm
Updated 11 Nov 7:26am
Lake Goldsmith
Current Bite · Minor
Until: 7:49am
Lake Goldsmith is sitting at 50%, with a few windows that could produce.
50%
Moderate
minor
Air 11.7 C
Pressure 1015.1 hPa
Sunrise 6:11am
Sunset 8:09pm
Updated 11 Nov 7:26am
Lake Hepburn
Current Bite · Minor
Until: 7:47am
Fair conditions today with a 51% solunar confluence, with some opportunity there if you time the bite windows.
51%
Moderate
minor
Air 9.9 C
Pressure 1016 hPa
Sunrise 6:09am
Sunset 8:06pm
Updated 11 Nov 7:26am
Lake Wendouree
Current Bite · Minor
Until: 7:47am
Fair conditions today with a 51% solunar confluence, with some opportunity there if you time the bite windows.
51%
Moderate
minor
Air 11.7 C
Pressure 1015.1 hPa
Sunrise 6:09am
Sunset 8:07pm
Updated 11 Nov 7:26am
Pykes Creek
Current Bite · Minor
Until: 7:45am
Pykes Creek is sitting at 51%, with a few windows that could produce.
51%
Moderate
minor
Air 13.5 C
Sunrise 6:07am
Sunset 8:06pm
Updated 11 Nov 7:26am
Rokewood Reservoir
Current Bite · Minor
Until: 7:46am
Fair conditions today with a 51% solunar confluence, with some opportunity there if you time the bite windows.
51%
Moderate
minor
Air 7.8 C
Sunrise 6:09am
Sunset 8:08pm
Updated 11 Nov 7:26am
Smythes Creek
Current Bite · Minor
Until: 7:47am
Fair conditions today with a 51% solunar confluence, with some opportunity there if you time the bite windows.
51%
Moderate
minor
Air 11.7 C
Pressure 1015.1 hPa
Sunrise 6:10am
Sunset 8:08pm
Updated 11 Nov 7:26am
St Georges Lake
Current Bite · Minor
Until: 7:47am
Fair conditions today with a 51% solunar confluence, with some opportunity there if you time the bite windows.
51%
Moderate
minor
Air 11.7 C
Pressure 1015.1 hPa
Sunrise 6:09am
Sunset 8:07pm
Updated 11 Nov 7:26am
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7 Day Region Outlook
Next week at a glance
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Wed
11 Nov
Partly Cloudy
9-19 C
Precipitation 10% chance
Solunar
51% activity
Moderate
Major 1:06am-3:06am
Sunrise: 6:09am
Sunset: 8:07pm
Thu
12 Nov
Partly Cloudy
5-23 C
Precipitation 5% chance
Solunar
38% activity
Moderate
Major 1:57am-3:57am
Sunrise: 6:08am
Sunset: 8:08pm
Fri
13 Nov
Light Showers
8-23 C
Precipitation 0 to 1 mm · 50% chance
Solunar
31% activity
Moderate
Major 2:49am-4:49am
Sunrise: 6:07am
Sunset: 8:09pm
Sat
14 Nov
Light Showers
11-20 C
Precipitation 0 to 2 mm · 60% chance
Solunar
29% activity
Moderate
Major 3:40am-5:40am
Sunrise: 6:07am
Sunset: 8:11pm
Sun
15 Nov
Light Showers
7-16 C
Precipitation 0 to 2 mm · 50% chance
Solunar
32% activity
Moderate
Major 4:29am-6:29am
Sunrise: 6:06am
Sunset: 8:12pm
Mon
16 Nov
Overcast
5-15 C
Precipitation 0 to 1 mm · 30% chance
Solunar
35% activity
Moderate
Major 5:16am-7:16am
Sunrise: 6:05am
Sunset: 8:13pm
Tue
17 Nov
Overcast
5-18 C
Precipitation 0 to 1 mm · 30% chance
Solunar
36% activity
Moderate
Major 6:00am-8:00am
Sunrise: 6:04am
Sunset: 8:14pm
7 Day Solunar Forecast
Ballarat Fishing Times: This Week's Planner
Compare daily bite activity, major fish feeding times and moon conditions to help plan upcoming fishing sessions.
Wind
Current wind and outlook
Wind direction and strength can change how exposed a location feels, especially around open water, beaches, piers, and headlands.
Last Reported
Current speed
24.0 km/h
Direction
S
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.
Wind forecast unavailable for the coming days.
Barometric pressure
Last observed
1015.1 hPa
Mean Sea Level pressure · Observed Wed 11 Nov, 6:50 am local time · BOM
Rising over 3:50 am–6:50 am
Pressure movement
Actual observations from the past 24 hours. Lines stop at gaps or changes in measurement source.
Fishing Report Trends
Fishing report trends in this region
Species most often mentioned in regional reports
Ballarat reports are led by Rainbow Trout, with Brown Trout and Redfin not far behind.
This summary is based on reports grouped for the region and is intended to complement the species chart.
Based on regional Getfished fishing report species data.
Share of the displayed top 3 species recorded.
Bait trends in this region
Bait turning up in reports
Pilchard fillets, Powerbait and Berkley trout eggs are the names leading things locally.
It is a useful starting point, not a hard ranking.
Built from all-time reported bait mentions: 22 mentions across 5 distinct bait entries.
Share of the displayed top 5 bait recorded.
Seasonal Species
Species worth watching this spring
Based on historical reports recorded for Spring across this state.
Quick reference
Seasonal report strength across the shortlisted species.
Brown Trout
8
Rainbow Trout
5
Redfin
1
Brown Trout
8 spring reports recorded.
Rainbow Trout
5 spring reports recorded.
Redfin
1 spring reports recorded.
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, Powerbait and Berkley trout eggs are the names leading things locally.
Pilchard fillets
8
Powerbait
8
Berkley trout eggs
2
Glassies
2
Gulp salmon eggs (orange or yellow)
2
It is a useful starting point, not a hard ranking.
Built from all-time reported bait mentions: 22 mentions across 5 distinct bait entries.
Lures turning up in reports
Locally, Powerbait are out in front here, with bent minnows and shallow running jerkbaits also turning up regularly.
Powerbait
20
Bent minnows
4
Shallow running jerkbaits
4
Fly
2
Rapala cd1
2
It is a useful starting point, not a hard ranking.
Built from all-time reported lures mentions: 42 mentions across 15 distinct lures entries.
What are today's best fishing times at Ballarat?
Today's sunrise is 6:09 am and sunset is 8:07 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.
Ballarat Overview
| Latitude | -37.5623 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 143.8507
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| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Environment | Freshwater |
| Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies) | 115.03 km |
| Platform | Drinking waterParkingShelterToilets |
| Rivers | Yarrowee river |
| Creeks | Canadian creekGnarr creek |
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