Mon
14 Sep
Light Showers
Range
13.1°C to 17.0°C
Rain
3.5 mm
Fishing Times, Solunar, Reports
Flinders Pier
Today's Flinders Pier fishing forecast looks quiet overall, though the best solunar period may still offer a short window of activity. Because of the moon being overhead, the bite time currently forecasted offers potential for increased fish feeding activity. Passing showers; short windows of opportunity between rain.
Scheduled update AEST
Moon Phase
Waxing Crescent
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
42%
Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.
Solunar Overview
Flinders Pier Solunar Fishing Times
Check today’s major and minor bite windows, moon phase and seven-day solunar outlook for Flinders Pier.
Today’s Solunar Score
42%
Next Bite · Major
1:28pm
Moon Phase
Waxing Crescent
Tide Overview
Flinders Pier Tide Times
The tide is rising across Western Port as incoming water increases depth through its channels, flats and shoreline areas.
Next Tide
High at 14:07
2.50 m
Current Tide
The tide is currently rising
Estimated Height
2.07 m
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
14.9°C
Today
Maximum
17.0°C
Minimum
13.1°C
Rain
3.5 mm
Tue
15 Sep
Moderate Drizzle
Range
9.7°C to 13.2°C
Rain
2.4 mm
Wed
16 Sep
Light Drizzle
Range
9.6°C to 11.6°C
Rain
0.4 mm
Thu
17 Sep
Light Drizzle
Range
9.9°C to 12.9°C
Rain
0.3 mm
Fri
18 Sep
Overcast
Range
7.8°C to 18.5°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sat
19 Sep
Mainly Clear
Range
13.2°C to 21.7°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sun
20 Sep
Light Drizzle
Range
11.9°C to 17.0°C
Rain
1.2 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
1021
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
19.7 km/h
Direction
W
Today max
21.8 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.
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
1.12 m
Max wave
1.4 m
Wave period
10.2 s
Swell
1.22 m
Wind wave
0.62 m
Water temp
14.3 C
Marine interpretation
Wave: caution
Water: cold
Current marine conditions suggest a fairly manageable sea state.
Marine caution
Higher waves suggest a conservative approach, especially in exposed areas. 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 11.75 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 14.3 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
Flinders Pier recent fishing reports
Recent catch activity for this location.
Reports analysed
26
This year
17
This season
1
Species mentioned
8
Reported species
Squid
Snapper
Australian Salmon
Gummy Shark
King George Whiting
Species most often mentioned in local reports
A narrower spread of species shapes the reports for Flinders Pier, led by Squid, Snapper and Australian Salmon.
The leading species here reflect report mentions for this location, not a complete catch survey.
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 5 species mentions for this location.
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What are today's best fishing times at Flinders Pier?
Today's sunrise is 6:24 am and sunset is 6:07 pm. As a general guide, the hour before and after sunrise and sunset are often among the most productive fishing periods. A minor solunar period overlaps the morning fishing period today. The sea-surface temperature is 14.3°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.
Summer Fishing
Snapper and Squid can be targeted at the pier during summer. Activity is strongest for these species during the warmer part of the year. Actual catches will vary according to temperature trends, localised weather and tides.
Autumn Fishing
Gummy Shark, Snapper and Squid 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.
Winter Fishing
Australian Salmon and Squid are the species to focus on because Winter is when the water drops below 15c and this pier is no different. Fish can be slower to bite with reduced activity levels. As always what you catch varies with the prevalent temperature trends, localised weather and of course tides.
Spring Fishing
Spring sees the water temperature begin to rise with King George Whiting and Squid becoming more active. Later in spring summer species such as Snapper and Squid begin to move into the area and can become more common at the pier.
Flinders Pier Fishing
Flinders Pier is a long Western Port pier with land-based access to squid, whiting, leatherjacket, Australian salmon, flathead and other seasonal species. The pier fishes best when tide movement gives bait and squid a reason to push through the area, with early mornings, evenings and high-tide periods often worth checking against the day’s wind and solunar windows.
Squid are one of the main reasons anglers fish Flinders Pier, so bright squid jigs are worth carrying when the water is clear enough. Bait anglers commonly use pipis, mussel, silver whiting strips, chicken, mullet or similar baits depending on the target species. Soft plastics and small metal lures can also be useful when salmon, flathead or other active fish are moving through.
The pier has useful facilities nearby, including parking and public toilets, but boat launching is more limited. The local ramp is a sand ramp, and a 4WD may be needed depending on conditions. Treat wind, wave and water-temperature forecasts seriously around Western Port, especially from small boats or when fishing exposed sections.
Pros
- Long pier with good land-based access to Western Port water.
- Known for squid, especially when water clarity is suitable.
- Public toilets and parking are available nearby.
- Useful high-tide option for land-based anglers.
Cons
- Sand boat ramp may require a 4WD depending on conditions.
- Exposed weather can make fishing uncomfortable or unsafe.
- Western Port wind and tide movement can change conditions quickly.
- Popular periods may be busy.
Reports span a decade and do not necessarily indicate “recent reports”. They are cumulative.
| Fish Species Reported | Percentage of Total Reports Made |
|---|---|
| Squid | 65% |
| Snapper | 46% |
| Australian Salmon | 4% |
| Gummy Shark | 4% |
| King George Whiting | 4% |
| Mackerel | 4% |
| Trevally | 4% |
| Whiting | 4% |
Can Getfished tell if fish are biting at Flinders Pier, 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.
Flinders Pier is a location within the region of:
Mornington Peninsula.
Flinders Pier Overview
| Latitude | -38.4758 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 145.0286
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| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Environment | Saltwater |
| Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies) | 102.61 km |
| Platform | Piers |
| Bays | Western port |
| Creeks | Dodds creek |
| Estuaries | Dodds creek |
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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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