Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.
47%
Poor
major
Air 18.7 C
Pressure 1018 hPa
Water 13.6 C
Sunrise 6:43am
Sunset 5:55pm
Updated 1 Sep 3:53pm
Fishing Locations & Local Conditions
French Island Fishing Times, Locations & Reports
French Island has a slower forecast today, but a short lift in activity is still possible around the better bite time. With the moon overhead, denoting a major period, a short lift in fish feeding activity is possible. Drizzle may slightly improve feeding. Especially during solunar bite periods.
Updated
Moon Phase
Waning Gibbous
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
47%
Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.
Current Bite · Major
·
4:16pm
Current Weather
·
Light Drizzle 13.6 C
Pressure
·
1017 hPa
Sunrise
·
6:43am
Sunset
·
5:55pm
Next Tide · Low
·
21:39
Region Locations
French Island Fishing Spots
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Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.
47%
Poor
major
Air 18.7 C
Pressure 1019 hPa
Water 13.6 C
Sunrise 6:43am
Sunset 5:55pm
Updated 1 Sep 3:53pm
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7 Day Region Outlook
Next week at a glance
Scroll or swipe across for the daily weather and bite rhythm.
Wed
5 Aug
Moderate Drizzle
9-14 C
Rain 4.4 mm · Wind 19 km/h
Thu
6 Aug
Overcast
8-14 C
Wind 21 km/h
Fri
7 Aug
Light Drizzle
9-15 C
Rain 0.3 mm · Wind 20 km/h
Sat
8 Aug
Moderate Drizzle
8-17 C
Rain 0.9 mm · Wind 22 km/h
Sun
9 Aug
Light Showers
10-13 C
Rain 8.5 mm · Wind 27 km/h
Mon
10 Aug
Light Showers
9-12 C
Rain 9.8 mm · Wind 34 km/h
Tue
11 Aug
Moderate Drizzle
8-14 C
Rain 5.5 mm · Wind 32 km/h
7 Day Solunar Forecast
French Island 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
French Island Fishing Tides, times today and this week
Next tide: Lowat 21:39· 0.42 m
Today's Tides
Current Tide At French Island
The tide is currently falling
Current Tide Explanation
The tide is falling across Western Port as outgoing water reduces depth across its flats and shoreline areas.
Fish may move from draining flats and shallow edges towards channels, drop-offs and areas carrying food with the outgoing flow.
Strong tidal currents can occur in Western Port, while falling water may expose mudflats and restrict some shallow-water access. Check local conditions before fishing or boating.
Today's Tide Times
High
03:38
2.75 m
Low
09:22
0.70 m
High
15:49
2.73 m
Low
21:39
0.42 m
Today's Tide Chart
7 day tide outlook
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
15.5 km/h
Direction
SW
Today max
18.8 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
1017
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
Species most often mentioned in regional reports
French Island reports are shared across a balanced spread led by King George Whiting, Squid and Australian Salmon.
This chart is best read as a guide to reported species presence across the region.
Based on regional Getfished fishing report species data.
Share of the displayed top 5 species mentions.
Bait trends in this region
Bait turning up in reports
Around this area, mussels and pipis feature again and again.
It is a useful starting point, not a hard ranking.
Built from all-time reported bait mentions: 182 mentions across 2 distinct bait entries.
Share of the displayed top 2 bait mentions.
Seasonal Species
Species worth watching this spring
Based on historical report mentions for Spring across this state.
Quick reference
Seasonal report strength across the shortlisted species.
King George Whiting
3
King George Whiting
3 spring 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
Around this area, mussels and pipis feature again and again.
Mussels
91
Pipis
91
It is a useful starting point, not a hard ranking.
Built from all-time reported bait mentions: 182 mentions across 2 distinct bait entries.
What are today's best fishing times at French Island?
Today's sunrise is 6:43 am and sunset is 5:55 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.
French Island Overview
| Latitude | -38.3409 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 145.3404
View on Google Maps |
| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Environment | Saltwater |
| Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies) | 67.29 km |
| Bays | Western port |
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