Sat
12 Sep
Overcast
Range
5.0°C to 19.3°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Fishing Times, Solunar, Weather
Lake Nagambie
The forecast for Lake Nagambie is subdued today, so any bite window is likely to be brief. With the moon overhead, denoting a major period, a short lift in fish feeding activity is possible. Low light conditions may improve feeding activity.
Scheduled update AEST
Moon Phase
New
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
69%
Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.
Sunrise
·
6:26am
Sunset
·
6:06pm
Solunar Overview
Lake Nagambie Solunar Fishing Times
Check today’s major and minor bite windows, moon phase and seven-day solunar outlook for Lake Nagambie.
Today’s Solunar Score
69%
Next Bite · Minor
6:23pm
Moon Phase
New
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.
Right now
Overcast
19.3°C
Today
Maximum
19.3°C
Minimum
5.0°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sun
13 Sep
Light Showers
Range
9.8°C to 21.0°C
Rain
4.2 mm
Mon
14 Sep
Light Showers
Range
11.5°C to 17.4°C
Rain
4.4 mm
Tue
15 Sep
Overcast
Range
7.2°C to 14.6°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Wed
16 Sep
Overcast
Range
5.8°C to 12.3°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Thu
17 Sep
Mainly Clear
Range
5.0°C to 14.6°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Fri
18 Sep
Clear Sky
Range
3.9°C to 18.0°C
Rain
0.0 mm
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
1006
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.
Right now
Current speed
11.1 km/h
Direction
NE
Today max
12.3 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.
Fishing Reports
Lake Nagambie recent fishing reports
Recent catch activity for this location.
Reports analysed
62
This year
3
This season
0
Species mentioned
8
Reported species
Murray Cod
Yellowbelly
Redfin
Rainbow Trout
Carp
Species most often mentioned in regional reports
Murray Cod stands out in Lake Nagambie reports, with Yellowbelly also showing up regularly.
This summary is based on reports grouped for the region and is intended to complement the species chart.
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 mentions for this location.
Local bait trends
Bait turning up in reports
There's a fair spread in this area, but scrub worms, bardi grub and cheese get mentioned more than most.
Worth staying flexible, because the reports are not all pointing one way.
Built from all-time reported bait mentions: 14 mentions across 6 distinct bait entries.
Share of the displayed top 5 bait mentions.
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What are today's best fishing times at Lake Nagambie?
Today's sunrise is 6:26 am and sunset is 6:06 pm. As a general guide, the hour before and after sunrise and sunset are often among the most productive fishing periods. Today's minor solunar periods overlap both the morning and evening fishing periods.
Find out what we learned from analysing 20,000 fishing reports about moon times and fish.
Summer Fishing
Murray Cod, Redfin and Yellowbelly can be targeted at the location 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.
Autumn Fishing
Catfish, Murray Cod, Redfin and Yellowbelly are a good choice for anglers to target during autumn. With the water temperature dropping the location provides an opportunity to concentrate on these species.
Winter Fishing
Murray Cod and Redfin are the species to focus on because Winter is when the water drops below 15c and this location is no different. Fish can be slower to bite with reduced activity levels. As always what you catch varies with the prevalent temperature trends, localised weather and of course tides.
Spring Fishing
Spring sees the water temperature begin to rise with Redfin and Yellowbelly becoming more active. Later in spring summer species such as Murray Cod, Redfin and Yellowbelly begin to move into the area and can become more common at the location.
Lake Nagambie Fishing
Lake Nagambie is a shallow, 170-hectare manmade lake connected with the Goulburn River system, about 90 minutes from Melbourne and around 40 minutes from Shepparton. It suits boat, kayak and land-based fishing, with productive water close to town as well as ramps and access points around the lake. Boat launching options include McNamara’s Point at the Nagambie Lakes Regatta Centre, Lodgings Lane, Buckley Park, Majors Creek and Turners Island Lane.
The lake is strongly shaped by depth changes, current, weed beds and timber. Murray cod and golden perch are the key native targets, and both use structure heavily, so submerged logs, standing trees, deeper channels, rock edges and bank-side cover deserve attention before open water. Early in the season, warmer shallow water around 1 to 2 metres can be worth checking, while warmer months can spread fish more evenly between shallow and deeper areas. Low light around sunrise and sundown is useful for cod. European carp must not be returned to the water, and anglers should carry a Victorian fishing licence.
Practical fishing here is often about moving between structure rather than sitting in featureless water. Trolling hard-bodied lures through deeper channels is one option, while casting spinnerbaits, lipless crankbaits, hard-bodied lures, soft plastics or surface lures along banks, shallows and timber can suit the lake’s ambush-style fishing. Scrub worms, yabbies, mudeye, minnows, maggots, cheese cubes and Powerbait are also supported bait options, with running sinker, paternoster, dropper or float presentations chosen to match wind, depth and snag risk.
Gear can vary because the lake holds both lighter targets and large cod. A 2-5 kg spin rod with a 2500-size reel is a practical light option, while serious cod fishing around timber and larger lures calls for a heavier baitcast outfit around 6'6", 8-15 kg, with stronger line to handle structure.
# Lake Nagambie Boat Ramp
There are a couple of boat ramps, both public and private, allowing access to the Lake Nagambie. The best ramp is the public ramp just before the Nagambie Lakes Holiday Park. It has public trailer parking and is a well-built, modern ramp with a short jetty for launching. The ramp allows you to launch into the Goulburn River. The lake is to the right, proceeding downriver. You can head upriver by heading to the left. The river is navigable, though larger boats would struggle in the shallow waters. Regular tinnies under 4.5 metres should have no trouble.
Can Getfished tell if fish are biting at Lake Nagambie, 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.
Lake Nagambie is a location within the region of:
Nagambie.
Lake Nagambie Overview
| Lake Nagambie is also known by these names: | Nagambie Nagambie boardwalk Goulburn river ( nagambie) Goulburn river ( seymour– nagambie) Nagambie murchison Nagambie lake ( boardwalk) Goulburn river ( trawool– nagambie– kirwans) Goulburn river nagambie Nagambie lakes Nagambie to kirwans bridge Catternach ch |
|---|---|
| Latitude | -36.7845 |
| Longitude | 145.1547
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| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Environment | Freshwater |
| Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies) | 126.99 km |
| Platform | ToiletsParking |
| Rivers | Goulburn river |
| Lakes | Lake nagambie |
| Amenities | Bbq Boat ramp Boat trailer parking Camping caravan park Car parking Hotel motel Picnic shelter Playground Restaurant Shops Tackle store Toilets |
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