Bostock Reservoir
Next Bite · Minor
Starts: 12:31pm
Bostock Reservoir is subdued at 28%, with only minor feeding activity likely.
31%
Poor
minor
Air 17.9 C
Pressure 962 hPa
Sunrise 6:33am
Sunset 7:43pm
Updated 20 Oct 9:56am
Fishing Locations & Local Conditions
Ballarat Fishing Times, Locations & Reports
Fishing may be harder work at Ballarat today, with short windows more likely than steady activity. The overhead moon during the peak period offers the best fish activity chance today. A warmer northerly influence may make feeding activity less reliable.
Scheduled update AEDT
Moon Phase
1st Quarter
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
32%
Ballarat is subdued at 28%, with only minor feeding activity likely.
Next Bite · Minor
·
12:32pm
Current Weather
·
17.5 C
Pressure
·
969 hPa
Sunrise
·
6:35am
Sunset
·
7:44pm
Region Locations
Ballarat Fishing Spots
11 locations
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Lake Bolac
Next Bite · Minor
Starts: 12:36pm
Lake Bolac is subdued at 28%, with only minor feeding activity likely.
31%
Poor
minor
Air 21.6 C
Pressure 997 hPa
Sunrise 6:39am
Sunset 7:49pm
Updated 20 Oct 9:56am
Lake Burrumbeet
Next Bite · Minor
Starts: 12:33pm
Lake Burrumbeet is subdued at 28%, with only minor feeding activity likely.
32%
Poor
minor
Air 17.5 C
Pressure 974 hPa
Sunrise 6:36am
Sunset 7:45pm
Updated 20 Oct 9:56am
Lake Gardens
Next Bite · Minor
Starts: 12:32pm
Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.
32%
Poor
minor
Air 17.5 C
Pressure 968 hPa
Sunrise 6:35am
Sunset 7:44pm
Updated 20 Oct 9:56am
Lake Goldsmith
Next Bite · Minor
Starts: 12:34pm
Lake Goldsmith is subdued at 28%, with only minor feeding activity likely.
32%
Poor
minor
Air 17.5 C
Pressure 981 hPa
Sunrise 6:37am
Sunset 7:46pm
Updated 20 Oct 9:56am
Lake Hepburn
Next Bite · Minor
Starts: 12:31pm
31%
minor
Air 15 C
Sunrise 6:34am
Sunset 7:43pm
Updated 20 Oct 9:57am
Lake Wendouree
Next Bite · Minor
Starts: 12:32pm
Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.
32%
Poor
minor
Air 17.5 C
Pressure 968 hPa
Sunrise 6:35am
Sunset 7:44pm
Updated 20 Oct 9:56am
Pykes Creek
Next Bite · Minor
Starts: 12:30pm
Pykes Creek is subdued at 28%, with only minor feeding activity likely.
31%
Poor
minor
Air 17.9 C
Pressure 975 hPa
Sunrise 6:33am
Sunset 7:43pm
Updated 20 Oct 9:56am
Rokewood Reservoir
Next Bite · Minor
Starts: 12:32pm
Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.
32%
Poor
minor
Air 20.3 C
Sunrise 6:35am
Sunset 7:45pm
Updated 20 Oct 9:57am
Smythes Creek
Next Bite · Minor
Starts: 12:32pm
Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.
32%
Poor
minor
Air 17.5 C
Sunrise 6:35am
Sunset 7:45pm
Updated 20 Oct 9:56am
St Georges Lake
Next Bite · Minor
Starts: 12:32pm
31%
minor
Air 17.5 C
Sunrise 6:35am
Sunset 7:44pm
Updated 20 Oct 9:57am
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7 Day Region Outlook
Next week at a glance
Scroll or swipe across for the daily weather and bite rhythm.
Tue
20 Oct
14-24 C
Precipitation 40% chance
Solunar
32% activity
Poor
Major 7:22am-9:22am
Sunrise: 6:35am
Sunset: 7:44pm
Wed
21 Oct
Light Showers
12-24 C
Precipitation 0 to 2 mm · 50% chance
Solunar
28% activity
Poor
Major 8:07am-10:07am
Sunrise: 6:33am
Sunset: 7:45pm
Thu
22 Oct
Clear Sky
11-27 C
Precipitation 5% chance
Solunar
32% activity
Poor
Major 8:51am-10:51am
Sunrise: 6:32am
Sunset: 7:46pm
Fri
23 Oct
Partly Cloudy
15-27 C
Precipitation 0 to 1 mm · 30% chance
Solunar
38% activity
Poor
Major 9:34am-11:34am
Sunrise: 6:31am
Sunset: 7:47pm
Sat
24 Oct
Light Showers
14-21 C
Precipitation 4 to 15 mm · 95% chance
Solunar
48% activity
Poor
Major 10:19am-12:19pm
Sunrise: 6:29am
Sunset: 7:48pm
Sun
25 Oct
Light Showers
7-15 C
Precipitation 0 to 8 mm · 80% chance
Solunar
63% activity
Poor
Major 11:06am-1:06pm
Sunrise: 6:28am
Sunset: 7:49pm
Mon
26 Oct
Light Showers
4-12 C
Precipitation 0 to 4 mm · 70% chance
Solunar
80% activity
Poor
Major 11:56am-1:56pm
Sunrise: 6:27am
Sunset: 7:50pm
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 7 day outlook
Wind direction and strength can change how exposed a location feels, especially around open water, beaches, piers, and headlands.
Last Reported
Current speed
28.0 km/h
Direction
N
Today max
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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.
Last Reported
969
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
Species most often mentioned in regional reports
Ballarat reports are led by Rainbow Trout, with Brown Trout 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 2 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
4
Brown Trout
8 spring reports recorded.
Rainbow Trout
4 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 6:35 am and sunset is 7:44 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.
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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