Fri
17 Jul
52%
Activity
Moon Phase
waxing crescent
Moonrise
9:20am
Major Windows
2:21am – 4:21am
1:57pm – 3:57pm
Minor Windows
8:20am – 10:20am
7:42pm – 9:42pm
Fishing Times, Weather & Reports
Irrigation Channels Fishing Times, Weather & Reports
Fishing at Irrigation Channels looks mixed today, but the peak solunar bite times still provide a worthwhile opportunity. Consider fishing during the major period when the moon is overhead; that time block may see improved fish activity today. Low light conditions may improve feeding activity.
Updated
Moon Phase
Waxing Crescent
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
52%
Fair conditions today with a 52% solunar confluence, with some opportunity there if you time the bite windows.
Next Bite · Major
·
2:21am
Current Weather
·
Clear Sky 4.6 C
Pressure
·
1020 hPa
Sunrise
·
7:27am
Sunset
·
5:21pm
Daily Timing
Solunar Fishing Times
Irrigation Channels is sitting in the moderate range at 52%. The 7:42pm-9:42pm window may provide the best chance of activity.
Solunar Score Today
52% Potential Bite (Feeding) Intensity
Major Bite Windows
Major 1
02:21 – 04:21
Centre · 03:21
Strength · 28.7%
Underfoot transit major
Major 2
13:57 – 15:57
Centre · 14:57
Strength · 100%
Overhead transit major
Minor Bite Windows
Minor 1
08:20 – 10:20
Centre · 09:20
Strength · 21.8%
Moonrise minor
Minor 2
19:42 – 21:42
Centre · 20:42
Strength · 45.6%
Moonset minor
7 Day Solunar Forecast
Plan upcoming fishing times across the week
Compare daily bite activity, major fish feeding times and moon conditions to help plan upcoming fishing sessions.
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
Clear Sky
4.6°C
Today
Maximum
13.5°C
Minimum
3.3°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Fri
17 Jul
Overcast
Range
3.3°C to 13.5°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sat
18 Jul
Overcast
Range
2.1°C to 11.9°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sun
19 Jul
Overcast
Range
2.4°C to 13.1°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Mon
20 Jul
Overcast
Range
3.1°C to 12.1°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Tue
21 Jul
Overcast
Range
4.3°C to 13.8°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Wed
22 Jul
Light Drizzle
Range
5.4°C to 15.6°C
Rain
2.4 mm
Thu
23 Jul
Overcast
Range
4.8°C to 11.2°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
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.
Right now
Current speed
5.2 km/h
Direction
SE
Today max
7.6 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
Recent fishing reports for Irrigation Channels
Recent catch activity for this location.
Reports analysed
28
This year
0
This season
0
Species mentioned
4
Reported species
Yellowbelly
Redfin
Murray Cod
Carp
Species most often mentioned in local reports
A narrower spread of species shapes the reports for Irrigation Channels, led by Yellowbelly, Redfin and Murray Cod.
The leading species here reflect report mentions for this location, not a complete catch survey.
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 4 species mentions for this location.
Local bait trends
Bait turning up in reports
There's a fair spread in this area, but scrub worms, yabbies and worms get mentioned more than most.
Worth staying flexible, because the reports are not all pointing one way.
Built from all-time reported bait mentions: 116 mentions across 8 distinct bait entries.
Share of the displayed top 5 bait mentions.
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Irrigation Channels Fishing
Shepparton’s irrigation channels have proven to be a great alternative to fishing the Goulburn. Especially when the river is running high.
Popular fish species to target include Yellowbelly, Murray Cod and Redfin. Its possible to target them all year round here, however keep in mind Murray Cod season restrictions. Plus these species do tend to be more lethargic in the cooler months leading to few catches. Fish the structure. The so-called “Drop bars” that control the flow of water into the irrigation channels. Bridges and syphon areas are the spots to go casting. Look for areas where the water is being stirred up as that’s where the food is likely to be and the fish know that. When water levels increase in the channels this flush of freshwater can cause a bite increase from the fish.
Can Getfished tell if fish are biting at Irrigation Channels, 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 fising 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!
Irrigation Channels is a location within the region of:
Shepparton, Victoria, Australia.
Irrigation Channels Overview
| Latitude | -36.3805 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 145.3987
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| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Distance | 179.63 km |
| Platform | Land based |
| Rivers | Goulburn river |
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Fishing report summaries are derived from Getfished’s structured fishing report database system. More information on this on how we collect and structure fishing report data can be found on our Fishing reports information.
Forecasts are based on the Getfished Meteorological and Solunar Forecasting System, which combines data from the BOM, and other sources. Our custom software systems use these inputs to establish solunar, tides and other forecasts for fishing conditions.
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