Fishing Times, Solunar, Reports
There is good fishing potential at Hastings Pier today, especially if you can line up with the key solunar periods. During the second major period, the moon is underfoot, placing more emphasis on that potential feeding period. Light rain; still fishable, on the plus side, often fewer anglers to compete with.
Scheduled update AEDT
Moon Phase
Full
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
63%
Good conditions at 63%, with the next bite window worth watching.
Solunar Overview
Check today’s major and minor bite windows, moon phase and seven-day solunar outlook for Hastings Pier.
Today’s Solunar Score
63%
Current Bite · Minor
Until 7:52pm
Moon Phase
Full
The tide is rising across Western Port as incoming water increases depth through its channels, flats and shoreline areas.
Next Tide
High at 01:12
2.60 m
Current Tide
The tide is currently rising
Estimated Height
1.08 m
Weather overview
Current temperature
11.2°C
Today
Rain.
Maximum
18.0°C
Observed Sun 25 Oct, 6:50 pm local time
Barometric pressure overview
Pressure
1008.8 hPa
Observed Sun 25 Oct, 6:50 pm local time
Current speed
13.0 km/h
Direction
SW
Observed Sun 25 Oct, 6:50 pm local time
Marine conditions overview
Current wave
0.96 m
Water temperature
19 C
Data updated Sun 25 Oct, 4:58 pm local time
Fishing Reports
Recent catch activity for this location.
Reports analysed
3
This year
3
This season
0
Species recorded
1
Reported species
Mullet leads the reports for Hastings Pier.
This summary is based on reports tied to this location and is intended to assist using the species chart.
Based on local 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 1 species recorded for this location.
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Today's sunrise is 6:22 am and sunset is 7:45 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. The sea-surface temperature is 19.0°C, which is generally more amenable to feeding activity.
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Hastings Pier is on Western Port Bay and is easy to reach from Skinner Street in Hastings. Shore anglers will find it convenient, with parking and public toilets nearby, plus more facilities at Fred Smith Reserve. You can target snapper, King George whiting, flathead, silver trevally, salmon, and squid here, so bring the right gear and bait for these fish. The pier is a good option if you don’t have a boat, but the railings can make setting up rods a bit awkward. Before you start fishing, think about where you’ll put your gear.
Tide and light matter when fishing here.
Try casting to sandy spots for bottom-feeding fish, and look for structure near the pylons or in the shadows under the lights.
When fishing for gummy sharks at night, plan for landing bigger fish and use heavier baits. Cast towards structure instead of always fishing the same way. Use pipis, Bass yabbies, or squid strips in sandy gaps, and try fishing close to the timber near the pylons. After dark, squid jigs work well around the edges of the pier lights. Soft plastics and metal lures can also be useful when fish are moving through, but keeping control of your bait during tide changes is still important.
Using a rod holder or a protected rod rest can help with the railings. It’s also smart to bring a drop net for bigger fish, especially if you’re fishing at night or targeting gummy sharks.
Remember to follow local fishing rules and etiquette on the pier. Clean up your bait and rubbish, give other anglers enough space, and be respectful when casting or using more than one rod. Check the signs for any special rules, like bag limits or seasonal closures, to help keep the pier safe and welcoming for everyone.
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.
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| Latitude | -38.3077 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 145.1905
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| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Environment | Saltwater |
| Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies) | 72.64 km |
| Platform | Piers |
| Bays | Western port |
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