Fri
14 Aug
64%
Activity
Moon Phase
new
Moonrise
7:08am
Major Windows
12:24am – 2:24am
12:01pm – 2:01pm
Minor Windows
6:08am – 8:08am
6:02pm – 8:02pm
Fishing Times, Solunar, Weather
Brisbane River Fishing Times
Fishing at Brisbane River is shaping up well today, with the peak solunar periods offering the best chance of fish bite activity. During the major period, the moon is overhead, which may improve fish feeding responses. Mostly clear skies; moderate light levels.
Updated
Moon Phase
New
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
64%
Good conditions at 64%, with the next bite window worth watching.
Sunrise
·
6:20am
Sunset
·
5:25pm
Daily Timing
Brisbane River Fishing Times & Solunar Score
Brisbane River is in the good range today at 64% potential bite intensity. The 6:08am-8:08am window is the main period to consider trying for.
Solunar Score Today
64% Potential Bite (Feeding) Intensity
Major Bite Windows
Major 1
00:24 – 02:24
Centre · 01:24
Strength · 31.4%
Underfoot transit major
Major 2
12:01 – 14:01
Centre · 13:01
Strength · 100%
Overhead transit major
Minor Bite Windows
Minor 1
06:08 – 08:08
Centre · 07:08
Strength · 38.9%
Moonrise minor
Minor 2
18:02 – 20:02
Centre · 19:02
Strength · 30.6%
Moonset minor
7 Day Solunar Forecast
Brisbane River 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
Clear Sky
20.9°C
Today
Maximum
21.1°C
Minimum
9.5°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Fri
14 Aug
Mainly Clear
Range
9.5°C to 21.1°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sat
15 Aug
Moderate Drizzle
Range
10.8°C to 20.7°C
Rain
2.6 mm
Sun
16 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
11.6°C to 20.3°C
Rain
0.6 mm
Mon
17 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
11.6°C to 19.5°C
Rain
0.5 mm
Tue
18 Aug
Moderate Drizzle
Range
11.9°C to 19.5°C
Rain
5.1 mm
Wed
19 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
11.0°C to 19.5°C
Rain
0.9 mm
Thu
20 Aug
Mainly Clear
Range
11.5°C to 20.2°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
Pressure data unavailable
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Building trend
Interpretation
Pressure trend is still building from recent samples. Current pressure is available, but there needs to be more readings before it can be interpreted.
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.
Pressure trend chart will appear once more readings are available.
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
2.6 km/h
Direction
SW
Today max
10.2 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 m
Max wave
0 m
Wave period
0 s
Swell
0 m
Wind wave
0 m
Water temp
18.6 C
Marine interpretation
Wave: low
Water: cool
Wave readings indicate conditions that should remain manageable for many anglers.
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 0 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 18.6 C, so accidental immersion should still be treated seriously. 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 reports across the state
No recent local or regional reports are available. Showing broader state fishing report trends.
These reports reflect activity across the state and are not location-specific. Use as a general guide only.
Reports analysed
8244
This year
631
This season
297
Species mentioned
0
Broader state-wide 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 statewide reports
A wide spread of species appears across VIC reports, led by Murray Cod, Redfin and Yellowbelly.
State-level reports can cover very different waters, so this should be read as a broad reporting snapshot.
Based on statewide 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 state, not only this location.
State-wide bait trends
Bait turning up in reports
There's a fair spread of bait being used here, though worms, yabbies and squid feature more consistently than others.
Worth staying flexible, because the reports are not all pointing one way.
Built from all-time reported bait mentions: 10924 mentions across 196 distinct bait entries.
Share of the displayed top 5 bait mentions.
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What are today's best fishing times at Brisbane River?
Today's sunrise is 6:20 am and sunset is 5:25 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 18.6°C, which is generally more amenable to feeding activity.
Find out what we learned from analysing 20,000 fishing reports about moon times and fish.
Brisbane River Fishing
Brisbane River Fishing Guide
Fishing in the Brisbane River provides an exciting form of urban angling for fish such as threadfin salmon, jewfish (mulloway), and bream. Popular, easily accessible spots include Breakfast Creek, Kookaburra Park, and the Gateway Bridge. For the best chances of success, target early morning or late afternoon around the change of tide at each location. Many anglers report that the run-in tide or the start of the run-out tide is especially productive for these species.
Top Fishing Spots:
Breakfast Creek:
Excellent land access near Newstead for bream, flathead, and threadfin salmon. Anglers will find roadside parking available nearby, and the area is easily accessible by public transport with bus stops close to the water. Walking and cycling paths along the river also provide convenient entry points to popular fishing spots around Breakfast Creek.
Kookaburra Park:
It is situated in Karana Downs and has a dedicated platform, making it suitable for bass, mullet, and catfish.
Gateway Bridge:
Heavy tidal flows attract large jewfish (mulloway), flathead, and mangrove jack.
Port of Brisbane:
For Snapper, cod, and threadfin salmon, deeper water and among rock walls is recommended.
Common Species & Gear Target Species:
The deeper areas contain yellowfin bream, dusky flathead, king threadfin salmon, jewfish, and bull sharks. Before fishing, be sure to check local regulations for size and bag limits, as well as any protected species. This helps ensure responsible fishing and helps you avoid fines.
For the tackle, use a medium spinning reel with braided main lines and fluorocarbon leaders. Pair this with a rod between 6 and 7 feet in length, rated for a 4-8 kg line class, to suit the river conditions and target species.
Lures & Bait:
In the strong current, metal blade lures, micro-jigs, and soft plastics are effective when used together with live prawns or mullet.
Local bait and tackle shops such as Brisbane Fishing Supplies in Newstead, Charlton’s Fishing at Red Hill, and Tackle Land at Sandgate are convenient options to purchase fresh bait before heading out.
For those who prefer to collect their own, the mudflats along the lower river or local jetties are popular spots to catch live prawns and gather fresh baitfish, subject to local regulations.
Can Getfished tell if fish are biting at Brisbane River, 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.
Brisbane River is a location within the region of:
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Brisbane River Overview
| Latitude | -27.4714 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 153.033
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| Nearest city | Brisbane |
| Distance from Brisbane (as the crow flies) | km |
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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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