Fri
4 Sep
54%
Activity
Moon Phase
3rd quarter
Moonrise
12:51am
Major Windows
4:37am – 6:37am
5:08pm – 7:08pm
Minor Windows
9:22am – 11:22am
11:51pm – 1:51am
Fishing Times, Solunar, Weather
Bridgewater
The forecast for Bridgewater is subdued today, so any bite window is likely to be brief. Because of the moon being overhead, the bite time currently forecasted offers potential for increased fish feeding activity. Drizzle may slightly improve feeding. Especially during solunar bite periods.
Updated
Moon Phase
3rd Quarter
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
54%
Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.
Sunrise
·
6:43am
Sunset
·
6:05pm
Daily Timing
Bridgewater Fishing Times & Solunar Score
Bridgewater is currently in the poor range at 28%, with limited feeding activity expected. The 3:33am-5:33am window is still the best chance.
Solunar Score Today
54% Potential Bite (Feeding) Intensity
Major Bite Windows
Major 1
04:37 – 06:37
Centre · 05:37
Strength · 100%
Overhead transit major
Major 2
17:08 – 19:08
Centre · 18:08
Strength · 100%
Underfoot transit major
Minor Bite Windows
Minor 1
09:22 – 11:22
Centre · 10:22
Strength · 25.6%
Moonset minor
Minor 2
23:51 – 01:51
Centre · 00:51
Strength · 25.3%
Moonrise minor
7 Day Solunar Forecast
Bridgewater Fishing Times: This Week's Planner
Compare daily bite activity, major fish feeding times and moon conditions to help plan upcoming fishing sessions.
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
8.0°C
Today
Maximum
15.9°C
Minimum
3.5°C
Rain
1.2 mm
Fri
4 Sep
Moderate Drizzle
Range
3.5°C to 15.9°C
Rain
1.2 mm
Sat
5 Sep
Moderate Showers
Range
10.3°C to 17.1°C
Rain
15.6 mm
Sun
6 Sep
Overcast
Range
10.0°C to 15.2°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Mon
7 Sep
Overcast
Range
6.9°C to 15.3°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Tue
8 Sep
Mainly Clear
Range
3.5°C to 15.7°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Wed
9 Sep
Overcast
Range
5.4°C to 15.1°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Thu
10 Sep
Clear Sky
Range
3.0°C to 17.1°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
1006
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
5.4 km/h
Direction
NE
Today max
18.7 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.
Fishing Reports
Recent reports across the region
No recent local reports are available. Showing fishing report activity across the wider region.
These reports reflect activity across the wider region, not just this location. Conditions and catches may vary locally.
Reports analysed
583
This year
17
This season
0
Species mentioned
0
Broader regional report data is available, but no species in the displayed report summary currently match this location’s fishing report data.
Species most often mentioned in regional reports
Species that turn up regularly in Bendigo include Redfin, Yellowbelly and Rainbow Trout.
This chart is best read as a guide to reported species presence across the region.
Based on regional 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 5 species mentions across the wider region, not only this location.
Regional bait trends
Bait turning up in reports
There's a fair spread in this area, but worms, yabbies and scrub worms get mentioned more than most.
Worth staying flexible, because the reports are not all pointing one way.
Built from all-time reported bait mentions: 679 mentions across 47 distinct bait entries.
Share of the displayed top 5 bait mentions.
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What are today's best fishing times at Bridgewater?
Today's sunrise is 6:43 am and sunset is 6:05 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.
Find out what we learned from analysing 20,000 fishing reports about moon times and fish.
Bridgewater Fishing
Bridgewater sits north of Bendigo and is a great spot for fishing on the Loddon River, where you can catch Yellowbelly, Murray Cod, and Carp. Some favourite places to fish are the Bridgewater Caravan Park foreshore, the Bridgewater Public Boat Ramp, and spots near the Bridgewater Bridge. The river near Lions Park and around the weir is also known for good catches.
Even though Bridgewater is a small town, the fishing here is often excellent. People regularly catch Redfin, Murray Cod, Yellowbelly, and the introduced European Carp. Redfin are often caught with small hardbody lures, soft plastics, or live worms. For Murray Cod, anglers usually use large spinnerbaits, hardbody lures, or baits like cheese or yabbies. Yellowbelly are often caught on vibes, small spinnerbaits, and worms; for carp, corn, bread, or dough baits are all very effective baits.
You can fish here all year, but keep in mind that Murray Cod are off-limits between September 1 and December 1 each year. You’ll need a current Victorian Recreational Fishing Licence unless you’re exempt, and it’s important to know the local bag and size limits for each species. Always check for the latest rules before you go fishing.
The best times to fish are usually at dawn and dusk, when fish are more active. You can catch fish during the day too, but your chances depend on the season and weather. Fish like Yellowbelly and Redfin are more active from late spring to early autumn. After rain, the river may look muddy, but this can actually help, especially for Murray Cod. Fishing can be slower in winter, but if you’re patient, you might still do well, especially on sunny days when the water warms up a bit.
Some of the best spots include river pools and areas with plenty of fallen trees and branches in the water.
Can Getfished tell if fish are biting at Bridgewater, 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.
Bridgewater is a location within the region of:
Bendigo.
Bridgewater Overview
| Latitude | -36.6308 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 143.945
View on Google Maps |
| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Environment | Freshwater |
| Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies) | 159.45 km |
| Platform | Parking |
| Rivers | Loddon river |
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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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