Tue
1 Sep
47%
Activity
Moon Phase
waning gibbous
Moonrise
10:26pm
Major Windows
1:53am – 3:53am
2:17pm – 4:17pm
Minor Windows
7:21am – 9:21am
9:26pm – 11:26pm
Fishing Times, Solunar, Reports
Docklands
Fishing may be harder work at Docklands today, with short windows more likely than steady activity. With the major bite period coinciding with the moon overhead, this supports the potential for increased fish feeding activity. North-northwest winds often bring warmer conditions and less predictable feeding. Persistent drizzle; your comfort may be reduced at times.
Updated
Moon Phase
Waning Gibbous
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
47%
Docklands is subdued at 28%, with only minor feeding activity likely.
Daily Timing
Docklands Fishing Times & Solunar Score
Conditions at Docklands are quiet at 28%, placing it in the poor range. Any activity is most likely around 3:33am-5:33am today.
Solunar Score Today
47% Potential Bite (Feeding) Intensity
Major Bite Windows
Major 1
01:53 – 03:53
Centre · 02:53
Strength · 81.6%
Overhead transit major
Major 2
14:17 – 16:17
Centre · 15:17
Strength · 87.2%
Underfoot transit major
Minor Bite Windows
Minor 1
07:21 – 09:21
Centre · 08:21
Strength · 22.2%
Moonset minor
Minor 2
21:26 – 23:26
Centre · 22:26
Strength · 27.8%
Moonrise minor
7 Day Solunar Forecast
Docklands Fishing Times: This Week's Planner
Compare daily bite activity, major fish feeding times and moon conditions to help plan upcoming fishing sessions.
7 Day Tides
Docklands Fishing Tides, times today and this week
Next tide: Highat 17:42· 0.94 m
Today's Tides
Current Tide At Docklands
The tide is currently rising
Current Tide Explanation
The tide is rising across Port Phillip Bay as water levels move towards the next high tide.
Increasing depth and water movement may encourage fish to move across shallower ground and closer to shoreline structure and feeding areas.
Today's Tide Times
High
05:36
0.91 m
Low
11:48
0.40 m
High
17:42
0.94 m
Today's Tide Chart
7 day tide outlook
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
Partly Cloudy
18.9°C
Today
Maximum
18.9°C
Minimum
12.2°C
Rain
1.5 mm
Tue
1 Sep
Dense Drizzle
Range
12.2°C to 18.9°C
Rain
1.5 mm
Wed
2 Sep
Light Drizzle
Range
11.6°C to 14.8°C
Rain
0.8 mm
Thu
3 Sep
Moderate Showers
Range
10.4°C to 15.7°C
Rain
5.5 mm
Fri
4 Sep
Light Showers
Range
8.7°C to 16.0°C
Rain
2.9 mm
Sat
5 Sep
Dense Drizzle
Range
12.8°C to 16.2°C
Rain
5.1 mm
Sun
6 Sep
Overcast
Range
11.6°C to 14.5°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Mon
7 Sep
Overcast
Range
10.5°C to 12.7°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
1020
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.
Right now
Current speed
25.6 km/h
Direction
N
Today max
29.1 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
0.38 m
Max wave
0.4 m
Wave period
3.75 s
Swell
0.14 m
Wind wave
0.36 m
Water temp
13.4 C
Marine interpretation
Wave: low
Water: cold
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 8.4 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 13.4 C, making immersion a more significant factor to plan for. 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
Docklands recent fishing reports
Recent catch activity for this location.
Reports analysed
1
This year
0
This season
0
Species mentioned
2
Reported species
Black Bream
Snapper
Species most often mentioned in local reports
Black Bream leads the reports for Docklands, followed by Snapper.
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 2 species mentions for this location.
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What are today's best fishing times at Docklands?
Today's sunrise is 6:44 am and sunset is 5:57 pm. As a general guide, the hour before and after sunrise and sunset are often among the most productive fishing periods. A high tide falls within an hour of sunset today. The sea-surface temperature is 13.4°C, some species may be less active in cooler water.
Find out what we learned from analysing 20,000 fishing reports about moon times and fish.
Being a land-based location using berley is extremely important in order to bring the fish towards pier and you.
Autumn Fishing
Black Bream and Snapper are a good choice for anglers to target during autumn. With the water temperature dropping the pier provides an opportunity to concentrate on these species.
Can Getfished tell if fish are biting at Docklands, today?
No. Because no forecast can 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. Try different locations, different bait and lures. Remember to use berley and try to target a specific fish species in season.
✨Find out what we learned from analysing 20,000 fishing reports about moon times and fish told us.
Docklands is a location within the region of:
Melbourne.
Docklands Overview
| Latitude | -37.8149 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 144.9505
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| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Environment | Saltwater |
| Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies) | 1.26 km |
| Platform | Land basedPiers |
| Bays | Port phillip bay |
| Rivers | Yarra river |
| Estuaries | Yarra river |
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