Fishing Locations & Local Conditions

French Island Fishing Times, Locations & Reports

Today's French Island fishing times are based on the current solunar and weather signals. Passing showers; short windows of opportunity between rain.

Scheduled update Fri 6 Nov 2026 · 8:00pm AEDT

Moon Phase

Waning Crescent

Estimated Fish Feeding Activity

44%

Possible bite intensity is 44%, suggesting quiet fishing conditions.

Next Bite · Major · 9:52pm

Current Weather · 15.7 C

Pressure · 1013.7 hPa

Sunrise · 6:07am

Sunset · 7:57pm

Weekly Fishing Times

Region Locations

French Island Fishing Spots

2 locations

Tankerton

Next Bite · Major

Starts: 9:52pm

Possible bite intensity is 44%, suggesting quiet fishing conditions.

44% Quiet major

Air 15.7 C

Pressure 1013.7 hPa

Water 17 C

Sunrise 6:07am

Sunset 7:58pm

Updated 6 Nov 7:56pm

Tankerton Fishing

Tortoise Head

Next Bite · Major

Starts: 9:52pm

Possible bite intensity is 44%, suggesting quiet fishing conditions.

44% Quiet major

Air 15.7 C

Pressure 1013.7 hPa

Water 17 C

Sunrise 6:07am

Sunset 7:58pm

Updated 6 Nov 7:56pm

Tortoise Head Fishing

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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

6 Nov

Light Showers

12-21 C

Precipitation 90% chance

Solunar

44% activity

Quiet

Major 9:30am-11:30am

Sunrise: 6:07am

Sunset: 7:57pm

Sat

7 Nov

Light Showers

10-15 C

Precipitation 2 to 8 mm · 90% chance

Solunar

48% activity

Quiet

Major 10:14am-12:14pm

Sunrise: 6:06am

Sunset: 7:59pm

Sun

8 Nov

Partly Cloudy

11-17 C

Precipitation 10% chance

Solunar

59% activity

Quiet

Major 10:59am-12:59pm

Sunrise: 6:05am

Sunset: 8:00pm

Mon

9 Nov

Partly Cloudy

10-21 C

Precipitation 0% chance

Solunar

69% activity

Quiet

Major 11:45am-1:45pm

Sunrise: 6:04am

Sunset: 8:01pm

Tue

10 Nov

Partly Cloudy

11-24 C

Precipitation 20% chance

Solunar

65% activity

Quiet

Major 12:10am-2:10am

Sunrise: 6:03am

Sunset: 8:02pm

Wed

11 Nov

Light Showers

13-19 C

Precipitation 0 to 4 mm · 60% chance

Solunar

51% activity

Quiet

Major 12:59am-2:59am

Sunrise: 6:02am

Sunset: 8:03pm

Thu

12 Nov

Wind direction and strength can change how exposed a location feels, especially around open water, beaches, piers, and headlands.

Last Reported

Current speed

15.0 km/h

Direction

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.

Wind forecast unavailable for the coming days.

Barometric pressure

Last observed

1013.7 hPa

Mean Sea Level pressure · Observed Fri 6 Nov, 7:50 pm local time · BOM

Rising over 4:50 pm–7:50 pm

Pressure movement

Actual observations from the past 24 hours. Lines stop at gaps or changes in measurement source.

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 recorded.

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 recorded.

Seasonal Species

Species worth watching this spring

Based on historical reports recorded for Spring across this state.

Quick reference

Seasonal report strength across the shortlisted species.

King George Whiting

Whiting

King George Whiting

3 spring reports recorded.

Whiting

1 spring reports recorded.

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

Pipis

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 6:07 am and sunset is 7:57 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 17.9°C, which is generally more amenable to feeding activity.

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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