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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. Bright conditions; can reduce feeding during peak daylight hours.

Scheduled update AEDT

1st Quarter Moon illustration

Moon Phase

1st Quarter

Estimated Fish Feeding Activity

31%

Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.

Current Bite · Minor · 11:22am
Current Weather · 20.4 C
Pressure · 1017 hPa
Sunrise · 6:32am
Sunset · 7:36pm
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Region Locations

French Island Fishing Spots

2 locations
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Tankerton

Current Bite · Minor

Until: 11:22am

Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.

31% Poor minor

Air 20.4 C

Pressure 1018 hPa

Water 15.6 C

Sunrise 6:32am

Sunset 7:37pm

Updated 17 Oct 9:56am

Tankerton Fishing

Tortoise Head

Current Bite · Minor

Until: 11:22am

Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.

31% Poor minor

Air 20.4 C

Pressure 1019 hPa

Water 15.6 C

Sunrise 6:32am

Sunset 7:37pm

Updated 17 Oct 9:56am

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.

Sat

17 Oct

Clear Sky

12-21 C

Precipitation 5% chance

Solunar

31% activity

Poor

Major 4:50am-6:50am

Sunrise: 6:32am

Sunset: 7:36pm

Sun

18 Oct

Clear Sky

12-23 C

Precipitation 5% chance

Solunar

37% activity

Poor

Major 5:40am-7:40am

Sunrise: 6:31am

Sunset: 7:37pm

Mon

19 Oct

Clear Sky

14-25 C

Precipitation 5% chance

Solunar

33% activity

Poor

Major 6:29am-8:29am

Sunrise: 6:29am

Sunset: 7:38pm

Tue

20 Oct

Partly Cloudy

16-25 C

Precipitation 0 to 1 mm · 30% chance

Solunar

31% activity

Poor

Major 7:16am-9:16am

Sunrise: 6:28am

Sunset: 7:39pm

Wed

21 Oct

Partly Cloudy

14-20 C

Precipitation 20% chance

Solunar

29% activity

Poor

Major 8:00am-10:00am

Sunrise: 6:26am

Sunset: 7:40pm

Thu

22 Oct

Partly Cloudy

13-25 C

Precipitation 20% chance

Solunar

32% activity

Poor

Major 8:44am-10:44am

Sunrise: 6:25am

Sunset: 7:41pm

Fri

23 Oct

Light Showers

18-27 C

Precipitation 2 to 15 mm · 90% chance

Solunar

38% activity

Poor

Major 9:28am-11:28am

Sunrise: 6:24am

Sunset: 7:42pm

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.

Sat

17 Oct

31%

Activity

Moon Phase

1st quarter

Moonrise

10:22am

Major Windows

4:50am – 6:50am

5:15pm – 7:15pm

Minor Windows

12:19am – 2:19am

9:22am – 11:22am

Sun

18 Oct

37%

Activity

Moon Phase

1st quarter

Moonrise

11:21am

Major Windows

5:40am – 7:40am

6:05pm – 8:05pm

Minor Windows

1:04am – 3:04am

10:21am – 12:21pm

Mon

19 Oct

33%

Activity

Moon Phase

1st quarter

Moonrise

12:22pm

Major Windows

6:29am – 8:29am

6:52pm – 8:52pm

Minor Windows

1:42am – 3:42am

11:22am – 1:22pm

Tue

20 Oct

31%

Activity

Moon Phase

1st quarter

Moonrise

1:24pm

Major Windows

7:16am – 9:16am

7:38pm – 9:38pm

Minor Windows

2:14am – 4:14am

12:24pm – 2:24pm

Wed

21 Oct

29%

Activity

Moon Phase

1st quarter

Moonrise

2:27pm

Major Windows

8:00am – 10:00am

8:23pm – 10:23pm

Minor Windows

2:42am – 4:42am

1:27pm – 3:27pm

Thu

22 Oct

32%

Activity

Moon Phase

waxing gibbous

Moonrise

3:30pm

Major Windows

8:44am – 10:44am

9:06pm – 11:06pm

Minor Windows

3:07am – 5:07am

2:30pm – 4:30pm

Fri

23 Oct

38%

Activity

Moon Phase

waxing gibbous

Moonrise

4:35pm

Major Windows

9:28am – 11:28am

9:50pm – 11:50pm

Minor Windows

3:31am – 5:31am

3:35pm – 5:35pm

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.

Last Reported

Current speed

7.0 km/h

Direction

E

Today max

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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.

Sat

17 Oct

Max wind

—

Sun

18 Oct

Max wind

—

Mon

19 Oct

Max wind

—

Tue

20 Oct

Max wind

—

Wed

21 Oct

Max wind

—

Thu

22 Oct

Max wind

—

Fri

23 Oct

Max wind

—

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.

Last Reported

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 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

3

Whiting

1

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 6:32 am and sunset is 7:36 pm. As a general guide, the hour before and after sunrise and sunset are often among the most productive fishing periods. Today's major solunar periods overlap both the morning and evening fishing periods.

French Island Overview

Latitude-38.3409
Longitude
145.3404 View on Google Maps
Nearest cityMelbourne
EnvironmentSaltwater
Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies)67.29  km
BaysWestern port
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