Overcast
Tankerton
36%
Air 11.4 C
Pressure 1021 hPa
Sunrise 7:30am
Sunset 5:20pm
Updated 21 Jul 10:00pm
Fishing Locations & Local Conditions
French Island Fishing Times, Locations & Reports
Updated
Moon Phase
1st Quarter
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
36%
Current Weather
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Overcast 11.4 C
Pressure
·
1021 hPa
Sunrise
·
7:30am
Sunset
·
5:20pm
Next Tide · High
·
18:13
Region Locations
Locations around French Island
2 locations
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Overcast
Tortoise Head
36%
Air 11.3 C
Pressure 1022 hPa
Sunrise 7:30am
Sunset 5:20pm
Updated 21 Jul 10:00pm
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7 Day Region Outlook
Next week at a glance
Scroll or swipe across for the daily weather and bite rhythm.
Tue
21 Jul
Overcast
9-15 C
Wind 19 km/h
Tides: High 06:08 · Low 11:43
Wed
22 Jul
Dense Drizzle
9-15 C
Rain 2.9 mm · Wind 26 km/h
Tides: High 06:55 · Low 00:09
Thu
23 Jul
Light Drizzle
7-11 C
Rain 3.1 mm · Wind 26 km/h
Tides: High 07:38 · Low 00:47
Fri
24 Jul
Light Drizzle
8-12 C
Rain 2.8 mm · Wind 26 km/h
Tides: High 08:20 · Low 01:26
Sat
25 Jul
Light Drizzle
10-14 C
Rain 2.1 mm · Wind 25 km/h
Tides: High 09:05 · Low 02:06
Sun
26 Jul
Light Drizzle
9-14 C
Rain 0.6 mm · Wind 21 km/h
Tides: High 09:56 · Low 02:49
Mon
27 Jul
Light Showers
9-13 C
Rain 1.4 mm · Wind 29 km/h
Tides: High 10:55 · Low 03:39
7 Day Tides
Fishing Tides, times and movement through the week
Next tide: Highat 18:13· 2.88 m
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
17.6 km/h
Direction
NW
Today max
18.9 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
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.
Fishing Report Trends
Fishing report trends in this region
Share of the displayed top 4 species mentions.
Bait trends in this region
Share of the displayed top 2 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.
Squid
3
Australian Salmon
1
King George Whiting
1
Squid
3 winter report mentions.
Australian Salmon
1 winter report mentions.
King George Whiting
1 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
Mussels
91
Pipis
91
What are today's best fishing times at French Island?
Today's sunrise is 7:30 am and sunset is 5:20 pm. As a general guide, the hour before and after sunrise and sunset are often among the most productive fishing periods. A high tide and a solunar period both align with the evening fishing period today. Barometric pressure is falling, which may make fish activity less predictable.
French Island Overview
| Latitude | -38.3409 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 145.3404
View on Google Maps |
| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies) | 67.29 km |
| Bays | Western port |
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