Fishing Times, Solunar, Reports

Geelong

Fishing may be harder work at Geelong today, with short windows more likely than steady activity. The overhead moon during the peak period offers the best fish activity chance today. Mixed cloud cover; low inflience expected on fishing conditions.

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Scheduled update Mon 5 Oct 2026 · 8:30am AEDT

Moon Phase

3rd Quarter

Estimated Fish Feeding Activity

51%

Geelong is subdued at 28%, with only minor feeding activity likely.

Current Bite · Major · 9:34am

Current Weather · 9.2 C

Pressure · 1020 hPa

Sunrise · 6:54am

Sunset · 7:29pm

Next Tide · High · 10:36

Geelong Fishing ▼

Solunar Overview

Geelong Solunar Fishing Times

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Check today’s major and minor bite windows, moon phase and seven-day solunar outlook for Geelong.

Today’s Solunar Score

51%

Current Bite · Major

Until 9:34am

Moon Phase

3rd Quarter

Tide Overview

Geelong Tide Times

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The tide is rising across Port Phillip Bay as water levels move towards the next high tide.

Next Tide

High at 10:36

0.99 m

Current Tide

The tide is currently rising

Estimated Height

0.81 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.

Last Reported

Current weather

9.2°C

Today

Partly cloudy.

Maximum

19.0°C

Minimum

5.0°C

Rain

10% chance

Mon

5 Oct

Partly cloudy.

Range

5.0°C to 19.0°C

Rain

10% chance

Tue

6 Oct

Shower or two.

Range

9.0°C to 18.0°C

Rain

0 to 2 mm · 70% chance

Wed

7 Oct

Partly cloudy.

Range

7.0°C to 16.0°C

Rain

5% chance

Thu

8 Oct

Sunny.

Range

5.0°C to 24.0°C

Rain

0% chance

Fri

9 Oct

Mostly sunny.

Range

11.0°C to 26.0°C

Rain

20% chance

Sat

10 Oct

Showers.

Range

13.0°C to 20.0°C

Rain

1 to 8 mm · 80% chance

Sun

11 Oct

Possible shower.

Range

9.0°C to 19.0°C

Rain

0 to 1 mm · 40% chance

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

1020

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.

Last Reported

Current speed

2.0 km/h

Direction

Today max

—

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.

Mon

5 Oct

Max wind

—

Tue

6 Oct

Max wind

—

Wed

7 Oct

Max wind

—

Thu

8 Oct

Max wind

—

Fri

9 Oct

Max wind

—

Sat

10 Oct

Max wind

—

Sun

11 Oct

Max wind

—

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

1.34 m

Max wave

1.48 m

Wave period

12.55 s

Swell

1.22 m

Wind wave

0.14 m

Water temp

15.6 C

Mon

5 Oct

Wave

1.48 m

Period

13.15 s

Swell

1.22 m

Wind wave

0.14 m

Tue

6 Oct

Wave

2.38 m

Period

13.3 s

Swell

2.1 m

Wind wave

1.9 m

Wed

7 Oct

Wave

2.34 m

Period

12 s

Swell

2.24 m

Wind wave

0.84 m

Thu

8 Oct

Wave

1.56 m

Period

11.5 s

Swell

1.42 m

Wind wave

0.36 m

Fri

9 Oct

Wave

1.04 m

Period

12.95 s

Swell

0.92 m

Wind wave

0.42 m

Sat

10 Oct

Wave

1 m

Period

13.4 s

Swell

0.9 m

Wind wave

0.4 m

Sun

11 Oct

Wave

1.84 m

Period

12.45 s

Swell

1.46 m

Wind wave

1.2 m

Marine interpretation

Wave: caution Water: cool

The wave conditions appear relatively calm in the currently available marine data.

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 13.15 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 15.6 C, so accidental immersion should still be treated seriously. 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

Geelong recent fishing reports

Recent catch activity for this location.

local data

Reports analysed

This year

This season

Species recorded

Reported species

Snapper Flathead Australian Salmon Black Bream Carp

Species most often mentioned in regional reports

Reports in Geelong are spread across a range of species, with Snapper, Flathead and Australian Salmon among the names that come up most.

Regional reports can draw from several nearby waters, so the chart should be read as a broad guide.

Based on regional 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 recorded for this location.

Local bait trends

Bait turning up in reports

There's a fair spread in this area, but squid, blue bait and pilchards get mentioned more than most.

Worth staying flexible, because the reports are not all pointing one way.

Built from all-time reported bait mentions: 512 mentions across 36 distinct bait entries.

Share of the displayed top 2 bait recorded.

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What are today's best fishing times at Geelong?

Today's sunrise is 6:54 am and sunset is 7:29 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. The sea-surface temperature is 15.6°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 Whiting 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.

Geelong Fishing

Geelong Fishing Guide

Geelong is right on Corio Bay and has plenty of great fishing spots, whether you’re on land, in a kayak, or out in a boat.

If you have a boat, you can launch from St Helens, which has floating pontoons, or from Limeburners, which has toilets and a fish cleaning table. From these ramps, you can fish the inner harbour, the north side of Corio Bay, and the wider Bellarine area. If you’d rather fish from shore, there are lots of places to try, like Cunningham Pier, Rippleside Pier, Wangim Walk, Limeburners Jetty, St Helen’s rock walls, and other spots along the waterfront. You don’t need a boat to enjoy fishing here.

The semi-industrial shoreline features deep water, sturdy structures, and lights that attract fish.

Cunningham Pier goes about 350 metres into Corio Bay so that you can reach deeper water. Wangim Walk is around 440 metres long and puts you over pylons and muddy ground where fish like to feed.

If the wind is coming from the west, the inner harbour is a sheltered place to fish, and Point Henry gives you protection while letting you fish along deeper channel edges. Snapper are most active from October to April, especially near dawn, dusk, or when the tide changes. In summer, high tide can bring pinkies close to shore, while low tide is better for flathead.

Land-Based Fishing

For land-based fishing, try moving around and testing different spots instead of staying in one place. As a rough guide, look for pylons, rock walls, lit pier edges, muddy bottoms, and sandy flats. Different structures and depths attract different types of fish species.

Try dropping lightly weighted baits or soft plastics next to pylons for bream and pinkie snapper.

For flathead, cast across mud or sand.

Around jetties and piers, popular baits are pilchards, squid, silver whiting, chicken, prawns, pipis, and mussels.

Use paternoster or running-sinker rigs, and adjust them for the wind, tide, and how far you want to cast. Be careful at night, since you’re more likely to catch eels, scorpionfish, stingrays, and other unwanted fish.

Can Getfished tell if fish are biting at Geelong, 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.

Geelong Overview

Latitude	-38.1471
Longitude	144.3607 View on Google Maps
Nearest city	Melbourne
Environment	Saltwater
Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies)	73.61 km
Platform	BeachesPiers
Bays	Port phillip bayCorio bay
Rivers	Barwon river
Estuaries	Barwon river

Current Bite · Major

Until: 9:33am

Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.

51% Poor major

Air 9.1 C

Water 15 C

Sunrise 6:53am

Sunset 7:27pm

Updated 5 Oct 8:26am

Grassy Point Fishing

Griffin Gully Jetty

Current Bite · Major

Until: 9:34am

Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.

51% Poor major

Air 9.2 C

Pressure 1020 hPa

Water 15.6 C

Sunrise 6:54am

Sunset 7:29pm

Updated 5 Oct 8:26am

Griffin Gully Jetty Fishing

Limeburners Point Boat Ramp

Current Bite · Major

Until: 9:34am

Limeburners Point Boat Ramp is subdued at 28%, with only minor feeding activity likely.

51% Poor major

Air 9.2 C

Pressure 1022 hPa

Water 15.6 C

Sunrise 6:54am

Sunset 7:29pm

Updated 5 Oct 8:26am

Limeburners Point Boat Ramp Fishing

Limeburners Rocks

Current Bite · Major

Until: 9:34am

Limeburners Rocks is subdued at 28%, with only minor feeding activity likely.

51% Poor major

Air 9.2 C

Pressure 1022 hPa

Water 15.6 C

Sunrise 6:54am

Sunset 7:29pm

Updated 5 Oct 8:26am

Limeburners Rocks Fishing

North Shore

Current Bite · Major

Until: 9:34am

North Shore is subdued at 28%, with only minor feeding activity likely.

51% Poor major

Air 9.2 C

Pressure 1020 hPa

Water 15.6 C

Sunrise 6:54am

Sunset 7:29pm

Updated 5 Oct 8:26am

North Shore Fishing

Current Bite · Major

Until: 9:32am

Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.

51% Poor major

Air 9.9 C

Pressure 1022 hPa

Water 14.6 C

Sunrise 6:52am

Sunset 7:26pm

Updated 5 Oct 8:26am

Current Bite · Major

Until: 9:35am

51% major

Air 9.2 C

Sunrise 6:54am

Sunset 7:29pm

Updated 5 Oct 8:26am

Waurn Ponds Fishing

Western Beach

Current Bite · Major

Until: 9:34am

Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.

51% Poor major

Air 9.2 C

Pressure 1022 hPa

Water 15.6 C

Sunrise 6:54am

Sunset 7:29pm

Updated 5 Oct 8:26am

Western Beach Fishing

Yarra St Pier

Current Bite · Major

Until: 9:34am

Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.

51% Poor major

Air 9.2 C

Water 15.6 C

Sunrise 6:54am

Sunset 7:29pm

Updated 5 Oct 8:26am

Yarra St Pier Fishing

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