Mon
20 Jul
42%
Activity
Moon Phase
1st quarter
Moonrise
10:44am
Major Windows
4:41am – 6:41am
4:20pm – 6:20pm
Minor Windows
9:44am – 11:44am
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Fishing Times, Weather & Reports
Bridgewater Fishing Times, Weather & Reports
Today's Bridgewater fishing forecast is based on the current solunar and weather signals. Low light conditions may improve feeding activity.
Updated
Moon Phase
1st Quarter
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
42%
Possible bite intensity is 42%, suggesting quiet fishing conditions.
Current Weather
·
Overcast 4.9 C
Pressure
·
1013 hPa
Sunrise
·
7:32am
Sunset
·
5:29pm
Daily Timing
Solunar Fishing Times
Current data for Bridgewater place conditions in the quiet range at 42% potential bite intensity.
Solunar Score Today
42% Potential Bite (Feeding) Intensity
Major Bite Windows
Major 1
04:41 – 06:41
Centre · 05:41
Strength · 46.5%
Underfoot transit major
Major 2
16:20 – 18:20
Centre · 17:20
Strength · 87.3%
Overhead transit major
Minor Bite Windows
Minor 1
09:44 – 11:44
Centre · 10:44
Strength · 49.8%
Moonrise minor
Minor 2
Moonset minor
7 Day Solunar Forecast
Plan upcoming fishing times across the week
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
Overcast
4.9°C
Today
Maximum
9.8°C
Minimum
2.5°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Mon
20 Jul
Overcast
Range
2.5°C to 9.8°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Tue
21 Jul
Overcast
Range
3.2°C to 10.8°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Wed
22 Jul
Light Drizzle
Range
4.6°C to 14.6°C
Rain
0.1 mm
Thu
23 Jul
Partly Cloudy
Range
3.3°C to 11.2°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Fri
24 Jul
Overcast
Range
2.7°C to 12.2°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sat
25 Jul
Overcast
Range
6.1°C to 14.5°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sun
26 Jul
Overcast
Range
4.7°C to 13.5°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
1013
hPa
•
Steady
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
3.9 km/h
Direction
N
Today max
6.0 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 fishing reports for Bridgewater
Recent catch activity for this location.
Reports analysed
34
This year
3
This season
0
Species mentioned
3
Reported species
Murray Cod
Yellowbelly
Carp
Species most often mentioned in local reports
Murray Cod leads the reports for Bridgewater, followed by Yellowbelly and Carp.
This summary is based on reports tied to this location and is intended to assist using the species chart.
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.
Local bait trends
Bait turning up in reports
Chicken fillet, yabbies and cheese are near the front, but the overall spread is fairly even.
Worth staying flexible, because the reports are not all pointing one way.
Built from all-time reported bait mentions: 213 mentions across 10 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 7:32 am and sunset is 5:29 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. Barometric pressure is stable, providing relatively consistent conditions.
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 fising 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!
Bridgewater is a location within the region of:
Bendigo, Victoria, Australia.
Bridgewater Overview
| Latitude | -36.6308 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 143.945
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| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies) | 159.45 km |
| Rivers | Loddon river |
| Best Times To Fish | Dawn and DuskDawn and Dusk is genearally the best time for fishing at Freshwater locations. The fish tend ot move out of cover and become more active. |
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