Sat
26 Sep
Light Drizzle
Range
10.3°C to 19.3°C
Rain
0.7 mm
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. Light precipitation; often fishable with minimal impact.
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Moon Phase
Full
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
67%
Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.
Sunrise
·
6:10am
Sunset
·
6:22pm
Solunar Overview
Bridgewater Solunar Fishing Times
Check today’s major and minor bite windows, moon phase and seven-day solunar outlook for Bridgewater.
Today’s Solunar Score
67%
Next Bite · Major
10:43am
Moon Phase
Full
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.
Last Reported
Overcast
13.2°C
Today
Maximum
19.3°C
Minimum
10.3°C
Rain
0.7 mm
Sun
27 Sep
Overcast
Range
6.8°C to 17.3°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Mon
28 Sep
Overcast
Range
6.2°C to 20.3°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Tue
29 Sep
Overcast
Range
10.6°C to 23.5°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Wed
30 Sep
Overcast
Range
13.2°C to 23.7°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Thu
1 Oct
Dense Drizzle
Range
16.6°C to 25.6°C
Rain
2.0 mm
Fri
2 Oct
Dense Drizzle
Range
8.1°C to 17.4°C
Rain
6.7 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.
Last Reported
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.
Last Reported
Current speed
11.8 km/h
Direction
S
Today max
22.0 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
611
This year
40
This season
18
Species recorded
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
A wide spread of species appears across Bendigo reports, led by Redfin, Yellowbelly and Rainbow Trout.
A wider range of species mentions, in reports, can cause less frequent species to be more visible alongside the more commonly reported species.
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 recorded 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: 677 mentions across 43 distinct bait entries.
Share of the displayed top 5 bait recorded.
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What are today's best fishing times at Bridgewater?
Today's sunrise is 6:10 am and sunset is 6:22 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.
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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🛈 Getfished Fishing Report, Solunar & Conditions Summaries Source
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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