Lake Bullen Merri is sitting at 52%, with a few windows that could produce.
52%
Moderate
major
Air 9.9 C
Pressure 1018 hPa
Sunrise 7:40am
Sunset 5:25pm
Updated 17 Jul 2:00am
Fishing Locations & Local Conditions
Crater Lakes Fishing Times, Locations & Reports
Today's Crater Lakes fishing forecast suggests patchy activity, with the key solunar periods the most likely to encourage feeding. The moon overhead during the major bite period may help see increased fish activity. Low light conditions may improve feeding activity.
Updated
Moon Phase
Waxing Crescent
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
52%
Crater Lakes is sitting at 52%, with a few windows that could produce.
Next Bite · Major
·
2:30am
Current Weather
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Overcast 9.3 C
Pressure
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1014 hPa
Sunrise
·
7:40am
Sunset
·
5:26pm
Region Locations
Locations around Crater Lakes
2 locations
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Fair conditions today with a 52% solunar confluence, with some opportunity there if you time the bite windows.
52%
Moderate
major
Air 9.8 C
Pressure 1018 hPa
Sunrise 7:40am
Sunset 5:25pm
Updated 17 Jul 2:00am
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7 Day Region Outlook
Next week at a glance
Scroll or swipe across for the daily weather and bite rhythm.
Fri
17 Jul
Overcast
5-14 C
Wind 11 km/h
Solunar
52% activity
Moderate
Major 2:30am-4:30am
Sunrise: 7:40am
Sunset: 5:26pm
Sat
18 Jul
Overcast
5-14 C
Wind 11 km/h
Solunar
48% activity
Moderate
Major 3:16am-5:16am
Sunrise: 7:40am
Sunset: 5:26pm
Sun
19 Jul
Overcast
4-13 C
Wind 12 km/h
Solunar
46% activity
Moderate
Major 4:01am-6:01am
Sunrise: 7:39am
Sunset: 5:27pm
Mon
20 Jul
Overcast
6-13 C
Wind 17 km/h
Solunar
43% activity
Moderate
Major 4:45am-6:45am
Sunrise: 7:39am
Sunset: 5:28pm
Tue
21 Jul
Overcast
8-14 C
Wind 17 km/h
Solunar
35% activity
Moderate
Major 5:29am-7:29am
Sunrise: 7:38am
Sunset: 5:29pm
Wed
22 Jul
Light Drizzle
7-12 C
Rain 1.6 mm · Wind 23 km/h
Solunar
29% activity
Moderate
Major 6:14am-8:14am
Sunrise: 7:37am
Sunset: 5:29pm
Thu
23 Jul
Light Drizzle
6-9 C
Rain 1.7 mm · Wind 21 km/h
Solunar
35% activity
Moderate
Major 7:01am-9:01am
Sunrise: 7:37am
Sunset: 5:30pm
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.
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
8.5 km/h
Direction
NE
Today max
10.8 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.
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
1014
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.
Fishing Report Trends
Fishing report trends in this region
Share of the displayed top 5 species mentions.
Bait trends in this region
Share of the displayed top 5 bait mentions.
Seasonal Species
Species worth watching this winter
Based on historical report mentions for Winter across this state.
Quick reference
Seasonal report strength across the shortlisted species.
Atlantic Salmon
20
Rainbow Trout
20
Tiger Trout
10
Australian Bass
2
Atlantic Salmon
20 winter report mentions.
Rainbow Trout
20 winter report mentions.
Tiger Trout
10 winter report mentions.
Australian Bass
2 winter report mentions.
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 turning up in reports
Pilchard fillets
16
Glassies
10
Pilchard fillet
10
Live minnow
6
Bait near bottom
2
Lures turning up in reports
Tassie devils
44
Rapala f7
18
Tassie devil
14
Daiwa double clutch
10
Hardbody lures
10
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 |
| Distance | 191.29 km |
| Platform | Land based |
| Lakes | Lake purrumbete |
| Amenities | Bbq Camping caravan park Car parking Hotel motel Picnic shelter Playground Restaurant Shops Tackle store Toilets |
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