Wed
26 Aug
Activity
Moon Phase
waxing gibbous
Moonrise
3:36pm
Major Windows
10:15am – 12:15pm
9:53pm – 11:53pm
Minor Windows
4:30am – 6:30am
2:36pm – 4:36pm
Fishing Times, Solunar, Reports
Today's Bemm River 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. Light precipitation; often fishable with minimal impact.
Updated
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
40%
Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.
Daily Timing
Bemm River is currently in the poor range at 28%, with limited feeding activity expected. The 12:32pm-2:32pm window is still the best chance.
Solunar Score Today
40% Potential Bite (Feeding) Intensity
Major 1
10:15 – 12:15
Centre · 11:15
Strength · 54.9%
Underfoot transit major
Major 2
21:53 – 23:53
Centre · 22:53
Strength · 90.3%
Overhead transit major
Minor 1
04:30 – 06:30
Centre · 05:30
Strength · 32%
Moonset minor
Minor 2
14:36 – 16:36
Centre · 15:36
Strength · 39.2%
Moonrise minor
7 Day Solunar Forecast
Compare daily bite activity, major fish feeding times and moon conditions to help plan upcoming fishing sessions.
7 Day Tides
Today's Tides
Current tide direction is under determination
The current direction of the tide through the estuary cannot be determined reliably from the available tide events.
Check the listed high and low tide times when considering changes in water depth and flow through the estuary.
Low
04:48
0.21 m
High
10:57
1.16 m
Low
17:17
0.20 m
High
23:18
1.12 m
Weather
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
Clear Sky
12.6°C
Today
Maximum
14.2°C
Minimum
10.1°C
Rain
1.0 mm
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
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.
Recent readings build the pressure trend used for interpretation.
Wind
Wind direction and strength can change how exposed a location feels, especially around open water, beaches, piers, and headlands.
Right now
Current speed
19.7 km/h
Direction
SW
Today max
25.6 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
Marine forecasts are guidance only. Conditions can change quickly on exposed water.
Current marine state
Current wave
1.84 m
Max wave
2 m
Wave period
6.45 s
Swell
1.38 m
Wind wave
1.42 m
Water temp
13.5 C
Marine interpretation
Marine observations point to a reasonably fishable sea state.
Marine caution
Higher waves suggest a conservative approach, especially in exposed areas. 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 10.05 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 13.5 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
Recent catch activity for this location.
Reports analysed
21
This year
4
This season
0
Species mentioned
3
Reported species
Reports in Bemm River centre on a tighter cluster of species, led by Australian Salmon, Black Bream and Flathead.
The leading species here reflect report mentions for this location, not a complete catch survey.
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 3 species mentions for this location.
Hard body lures lead the way here, with pilchards not far behind.
It is a useful starting point, not a hard ranking.
Built from all-time reported bait mentions: 798 mentions across 2 distinct bait entries.
Share of the displayed top 2 bait mentions.
Today's sunrise is 6:36 am and sunset is 5:36 pm. As a general guide, the hour before and after sunrise and sunset are often among the most productive fishing periods. Today's minor solunar periods overlap both the morning and evening fishing periods. The sea-surface temperature is 13.5°C, some species may be less active in cooler water.
Find out what we learned from analysing 20,000 fishing reports about moon times and fish.
Black Bream and Flathead can be targeted at the location during summer. Activity is strongest for these species during the warmer part of the year. Actual catches will vary according to temperature trends, localised weather and tides.
Australian Salmon, Black Bream and Flathead are a good choice for anglers to target during autumn. With the water temperature dropping the location provides an opportunity to concentrate on these species.
No. Because no forecast can 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. Try different locations, different bait and lures. Remember to use berley and try to target a specific fish species in season.
✨Find out what we learned from analysing 20,000 fishing reports about moon times and fish told us.
| Latitude | -37.7584 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 148.9671
View on Google Maps |
| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies) | 426.69 km |
| Platform | Beaches Surf beaches Estuaries |
Fishing report summaries are derived from Getfished’s structured fishing report database system. More information on this on how we collect and structure fishing report data can be found on our Fishing reports information.
Forecasts are based on the Getfished Meteorological and Solunar Forecasting System, which combines data from the BOM, and other sources. Our custom software systems use these inputs to establish solunar, tides and other forecasts for fishing conditions.
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