Lake Bullen Merri
Current Bite · Minor
Until: 11:19am
Possible bite intensity is 33%, suggesting quiet fishing conditions.
33%
Quiet
minor
Air 13.9 C
Pressure 1013.5 hPa
Sunrise 6:07am
Sunset 8:16pm
Updated 15 Nov 10:56am
Fishing Locations & Local Conditions
Crater Lakes Fishing Times, Locations & Reports
Today's Crater Lakes fishing times are based on the current solunar and weather signals. Passing showers; short windows of opportunity between rain.
Last updated AEDT
Moon Phase
Waxing Crescent
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
33%
Possible bite intensity is 33%, suggesting quiet fishing conditions.
Current Bite · Minor
·
11:20am
Current Weather
·
12.6 C
Pressure
·
1015.1 hPa
Sunrise
·
6:07am
Sunset
·
8:16pm
Region Locations
Crater Lakes Fishing Spots
3 locations
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Lake Purrumbete
Current Bite · Minor
Until: 11:19am
Possible bite intensity is 33%, suggesting quiet fishing conditions.
33%
Quiet
minor
Air 13.9 C
Pressure 1013.5 hPa
Sunrise 6:07am
Sunset 8:16pm
Updated 15 Nov 10:56am
Lake Purrumbete Jetty
Current Bite · Minor
Until: 11:19am
Possible bite intensity is 33%, suggesting quiet fishing conditions.
33%
Quiet
minor
Air 13.9 C
Pressure 1013.5 hPa
Sunrise 6:07am
Sunset 8:16pm
Updated 15 Nov 10:56am
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7 Day Region Outlook
Next week at a glance
Scroll or swipe across for the daily weather and bite rhythm.
Sun
15 Nov
Light Showers
6-16 C
Precipitation 80% chance
Solunar
33% activity
Quiet
Major 4:32am-6:32am
Sunrise: 6:07am
Sunset: 8:16pm
Mon
16 Nov
Overcast
5-16 C
Precipitation 10% chance
Solunar
36% activity
Quiet
Major 5:18am-7:18am
Sunrise: 6:06am
Sunset: 8:17pm
Tue
17 Nov
Overcast
3-19 C
Precipitation 10% chance
Solunar
36% activity
Quiet
Major 6:03am-8:03am
Sunrise: 6:06am
Sunset: 8:18pm
Wed
18 Nov
Partly Cloudy
6-23 C
Precipitation 5% chance
Solunar
38% activity
Quiet
Major 6:46am-8:46am
Sunrise: 6:05am
Sunset: 8:19pm
Thu
19 Nov
Light Showers
9-26 C
Precipitation 0 to 3 mm · 60% chance
Solunar
38% activity
Quiet
Major 7:29am-9:29am
Sunrise: 6:04am
Sunset: 8:20pm
Fri
20 Nov
Light Showers
15-29 C
Precipitation 0 to 9 mm · 80% chance
Solunar
37% activity
Quiet
Major 8:12am-10:12am
Sunrise: 6:03am
Sunset: 8:21pm
Sat
21 Nov
Light Showers
12-25 C
Precipitation 0 to 2 mm · 50% chance
Solunar
40% activity
Quiet
Major 8:57am-10:57am
Sunrise: 6:03am
Sunset: 8:23pm
7 Day Solunar Forecast
Crater Lakes Fishing Times: This Week's Planner
Compare daily bite activity, major fish feeding times and moon conditions to help plan upcoming fishing sessions.
Wind
Current wind and outlook
Wind direction and strength can change how exposed a location feels, especially around open water, beaches, piers, and headlands.
Last Reported
Current speed
20.0 km/h
Direction
SW
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.
Wind forecast unavailable for the coming days.
Barometric pressure
Last observed
1015.1 hPa
Mean Sea Level pressure · Observed Sun 15 Nov, 10:50 am local time · BOM
Rising over 7:50 am–10:50 am
Pressure movement
Actual observations from the past 24 hours. Lines stop at gaps or changes in measurement source.
Fishing Report Trends
Fishing report trends in this region
Fish species most often mentioned in regional reports
Crater Lakes reports span a broad range of species, with Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout and Atlantic Salmon.
Regional reports can draw from several nearby waters, so the chart should be read as a broad guide.
Based on regional Getfished fishing report species data.
Share of the displayed top 5 species recorded.
Bait trends in this region
Bait showing up in reports
There's a fair spread in this area, but mudeye, pilchard fillets and pilchard fillet get mentioned more than most.
Worth staying flexible, because the reports are not all pointing one way.
Built from all-time reported bait mentions: 102 mentions across 12 distinct bait entries.
Share of the displayed top 5 bait recorded.
Seasonal Species
Species worth watching this spring
Based on historical reports recorded for Spring across this state.
Quick reference
Seasonal report strength across the shortlisted species.
Brown Trout
36
Rainbow Trout
26
Atlantic Salmon
20
Brook Trout
10
Brown Trout
36 spring reports recorded.
Rainbow Trout
26 spring reports recorded.
Atlantic Salmon
20 spring reports recorded.
Brook Trout
10 spring reports recorded.
Bait and Lures
Common tackle showing up in regional reports
Reported tackle can help narrow options, but it is still a guide rather than a rule.
Bait showing up in reports
There's a fair spread in this area, but mudeye, pilchard fillets and pilchard fillet get mentioned more than most.
Mudeye
32
Pilchard fillets
20
Pilchard fillet
12
Glassies
10
Mudeye (under float)
10
Worth staying flexible, because the reports are not all pointing one way.
Built from all-time reported bait mentions: 102 mentions across 12 distinct bait entries.
Lures showing up in reports
There's a fair spread in this area, but tassie devils, hardbody lures and soft plastics get mentioned more than most.
Tassie devils
72
Hardbody lures
30
Soft plastics
26
Daiwa double clutch
24
Rapala f7
22
Worth staying flexible, because the reports are not all pointing one way.
Built from all-time reported lures mentions: 236 mentions across 52 distinct lures entries.
What are today's best fishing times at Crater Lakes?
Today's sunrise is 6:07 am and sunset is 8:16 pm. As a general guide, the hour before and after sunrise and sunset are often among the most productive fishing periods. A major solunar period overlaps the morning fishing period today.
Crater Lakes Overview
| Crater Lakes is also known by these names: | Camperdown. lake bullen merri Lake purrumbete |
|---|---|
| Latitude | -38.2339 |
| Longitude | 143.1457
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| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Environment | Freshwater |
| Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies) | 191.29 km |
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