Tue
18 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
8.8°C to 18.8°C
Rain
0.3 mm
Fishing Times, Solunar, Reports
Western Port
Today's Western Port fishing forecast looks quiet overall, though the best solunar period may still offer a short window of activity. Because of the moon being overhead, the bite time currently forecasted offers potential for increased fish feeding activity. Light precipitation; often fishable with minimal impact.
Scheduled update AEST
Moon Phase
Waning Crescent
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
56%
Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.
Solunar Overview
Western Port Solunar Fishing Times
Check today’s major and minor bite windows, moon phase and seven-day solunar outlook for Western Port.
Today’s Solunar Score
56%
Current Bite · Minor
Until 4:54pm
Moon Phase
Waning Crescent
Tide Overview
Western Port Tide Times
The falling tide is reducing water depth as it moves towards the next low tide.
Next Tide
Low at 16:14
1.20 m
Current Tide
The tide is currently falling
Estimated Height
1.27 m
Weather
Current conditions and 7 day outlook
Conditions here can shift quickly through the day, so use this as the broad weather picture alongside the separate wind and pressure sections below.
Right now
Partly Cloudy
14.1°C
Today
Maximum
18.8°C
Minimum
8.8°C
Rain
0.3 mm
Wed
19 Aug
Dense Drizzle
Range
11.7°C to 15.4°C
Rain
3.1 mm
Thu
20 Aug
Overcast
Range
9.4°C to 15.6°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Fri
21 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
8.8°C to 13.8°C
Rain
0.1 mm
Sat
22 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
10.1°C to 14.2°C
Rain
0.9 mm
Sun
23 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
6.2°C to 14.4°C
Rain
0.3 mm
Mon
24 Aug
Overcast
Range
4.3°C to 13.7°C
Rain
0.0 mm
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
1019
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.
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
11.4 km/h
Direction
NE
Today max
20.8 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.
Marine Conditions
Waves, water, boating comfort & water temperature
Marine forecasts are guidance only. Conditions can change quickly on exposed water.
Current marine state
Current wave
0.18 m
Max wave
0.28 m
Wave period
7.35 s
Swell
0.22 m
Wind wave
0.12 m
Water temp
12 C
Marine interpretation
Wave: low
Water: cold
Current marine conditions suggest a fairly manageable sea state.
Marine caution
Even with lower waves, wave height and conditions can vary depending on wind and local water movement. Forecast wave heights are averages rather than peak conditions. Individual waves may exceed the forecast height at times. Wind and local chop can quickly affect comfort and control. Wave period around 7.5 s can influence how conditions feel on the water. Conditions in open water can change quickly, so keep checking throughout the session.
Water temperature
Water temperature is around 12 C, making immersion a more significant factor to plan for. Cool or cold water can affect grip, coordination, and swimming ability. Hypothermia is a real risk, particularly if you become immersed in the water. Wind and rough water can increase the impact of an accidental immersion.
Check local marine warnings, ramps, vessel limits and current conditions before heading out.
Fishing Reports
Western Port recent fishing reports
Recent catch activity for this location.
Reports analysed
48
This year
7
This season
0
Species mentioned
14
Reported species
King George Whiting
Snapper
Squid
Gummy Shark
Bluefin Tuna
Species most often mentioned in local reports
A wide spread of species appears across Western Port reports, led by King George Whiting, Snapper and Squid.
Location-level reports can still vary by season, access and reporting source, so read this as a local guide.
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.
Explore The Fishing Report
See recent catches, reported species, seasonal patterns and historical fishing activity for Western Port.
View Western Port Fishing Report →Share of the displayed top 5 species mentions for this location.
Local bait trends
Bait turning up in reports
Around this area, squid feature again and again.
It is a useful starting point, not a hard ranking.
Built from all-time reported bait mentions: 273 mentions across 1 distinct bait entries.
Share of the displayed top 1 bait mentions.
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What are today's best fishing times at Western Port?
Today's sunrise is 6:30 am and sunset is 6:01 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.
Find out what we learned from analysing 20,000 fishing reports about moon times and fish.
Being a land-based location using berley is extremely important in order to bring the fish towards jetty and you.
Western Port Fishing
Western Port’s Tides Are Much Bigger Than Port Phillip Bay’s
Western Port has many piers where you can catch a variety of fish.
Light tackle works well on the piers, but sometimes you’ll need heavier gear for bigger fish or strong currents. For general fishing, try a 7-foot rod rated for 2 to 5 kg, a 2500-3000 reel, and 6-10 lb line. This setup is good for garfish, mullet, and bream. Use peeled prawns, small pilchard pieces, or worms for bait. Bread works for mullet, and maggots or dough are good for garfish. Small soft plastics and metal spoons also work for bream. If you want to catch snapper or gummy sharks, or if the tides are strong, use a 7 to 9 foot rod rated for 6 to 10 kg, a 4000-6000 reel, and 15-25 lb braided line with a 20-30 lb leader. For snapper, try pilchards, squid strips, or silver whiting. For gummy sharks, use fresh fish fillets or squid. Large soft plastics and fresh baits are also effective. Always match your gear and bait to the fish you’re after and the tidal conditions for the best chance of success. main thing that sets Western Port apart from Port Phillip Bay is the tides. Port Phillip Bay has a narrow entrance, so its tides are usually shallow. Western Port has a wide entrance and is deeper in some areas, which means the tides can change a lot. It’s easy to get stuck on a mud bank if you’re in a boat or kayak, and some piers can be very shallow when the tide is low.
Watch The Tides, Especially If Boating
Always check the local tide charts before you go out, because water levels can change quickly and affect your safety and fishing. You can find tide times online or in fishing apps. Plan your trip so you don’t get caught by a rising or falling tide, and watch out for mudflats—they can be slippery and hard to walk on. If possible, fish during the incoming tide for better results, and let someone know when you’ll be back if you’re fishing somewhere remote. If you get stuck on a mudflat or caught by the tide, stay calm and don’t waste energy trying to run or pull free. Move slowly and try to retrace your steps to firmer ground. If you can’t get free or the tide is coming in fast, call for help right away and make sure someone knows where you are.
Piers
Many piers around Western Port Bay are in poor condition because the state government hasn’t kept up with repairs. Fishing license fees have often been used for other projects. If you want to help, you can join a local fishing club or advocacy group that works to improve maintenance and ensure fair use of funds. Some local groups you can connect with are the Western Port Angling Club, Cowes Angling Club, and Futurefish Foundation. They all support better facilities and stand up for recreational anglers. You can also sign petitions, attend council meetings, or help out at community pier clean-up days. Getting involved helps raise awareness and ensures our peers are looked after in the future, and raises money to fix or rebuild them on their own.
It shouldn’t be like this. Victoria already charges for fishing licenses, boat registration, and boat trailer registration.
The communities that have taken on these challenges deserve a lot of credit.
Fish species commonly caught include:
Before you go after any fish, always check the current local size and bag limits. This helps you stay within the law and protect fish populations for the future. Rules can change, so look up the latest regulations and measure your catch if needed.
- Snapper: Best from October to March, especially off Hastings Pier and Stony Point Pier.
- Pinky Snapper (Juvenile snapper): Found year-round, often near Flinders Pier and Newhaven Pier.
- Mullet: Best targeted during autumn and spring, especially at Cowes Jetty and Corinella Pier.
- Garfish: Most plentiful in late summer and autumn; try Flinders Pier and around the San Remo Jetty.
- Silver trevally: Common from late spring through summer, especially around the deeper water at Stony Point and Cowes.
- Squid (Calamari): Active throughout the year but best from March to June; Flinders, Cowes, and San Remo jetties are reliable spots.
- Gummy Sharks: Best from late autumn through winter, targeting deeper water areas such as Stony Point Pier and Hastings.
- Bream: Most active in spring and early summer; look for them near areas with structure like Newhaven and Corinella Piers.
Can Getfished tell if fish are biting at Western Port, 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!
✨Find out what we learned from analysing 20,000 fishing reports about moon times and fish told us.
Western Port is a location within the region of:
Bass Coast.
Western Port Overview
| Western Port is also known by these names: | Western port bay |
|---|---|
| Latitude | -38.265 |
| Longitude | 145.5648
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| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Environment | Saltwater |
| Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies) | 73.19 km |
| Platform | BeachesJettiesLand basedPiersToiletsShelterParking |
| Rivers | Lang lang river |
| Creeks | Little lang lang river |
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Air 12.7 C
Sunrise 6:31am
Sunset 6:02pm
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