Wed
22 Jul
29%
Activity
Moon Phase
1st quarter
Moonrise
11:37am
Major Windows
6:13am – 8:13am
5:50pm – 7:50pm
Minor Windows
12:07am – 2:07am
10:37am – 12:37pm
Fishing Times, Weather & Reports
Lake Goldsmith Fishing Times, Weather & Reports
Today's Lake Goldsmith fishing forecast looks quiet overall, though the best solunar period may still offer a short window of activity. With the moon overhead, denoting a major period, a short lift in fish feeding activity is possible. Persistent drizzle; your comfort may be reduced at times.
Updated
Moon Phase
1st Quarter
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
29%
Quiet conditions at 29%, with limited activity expected.
Sunrise
·
7:35am
Sunset
·
5:30pm
Daily Timing
Solunar Fishing Times
Lake Goldsmith is currently in the poor range at 29%, with limited feeding activity expected. The 12:07am-2:07am window is still the best chance.
Solunar Score Today
29% Potential Bite (Feeding) Intensity
Major Bite Windows
Major 1
06:13 – 08:13
Centre · 07:13
Strength · 39%
Underfoot transit major
Major 2
17:50 – 19:50
Centre · 18:50
Strength · 88.2%
Overhead transit major
Minor Bite Windows
Minor 1
00:07 – 02:07
Centre · 01:07
Strength · 39.8%
Moonset minor
Minor 2
10:37 – 12:37
Centre · 11:37
Strength · 39.7%
Moonrise 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
9.5°C
Today
Maximum
12.5°C
Minimum
5.1°C
Rain
2.4 mm
Wed
22 Jul
Moderate Drizzle
Range
5.1°C to 12.5°C
Rain
2.4 mm
Thu
23 Jul
Light Drizzle
Range
3.2°C to 8.0°C
Rain
1.3 mm
Fri
24 Jul
Light Drizzle
Range
3.6°C to 9.5°C
Rain
0.1 mm
Sat
25 Jul
Light Drizzle
Range
6.1°C to 11.6°C
Rain
0.9 mm
Sun
26 Jul
Light Drizzle
Range
6.3°C to 12.6°C
Rain
0.6 mm
Mon
27 Jul
Overcast
Range
5.4°C to 12.5°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Tue
28 Jul
Dense Drizzle
Range
2.1°C to 9.9°C
Rain
6.8 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
979
hPa
•
Steady
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
13.1 km/h
Direction
W
Today max
22.4 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 reports across the region
No recent local reports are available. Showing fishing report activity across the wider region.
These reports reflect activity across the wider region, not just this location. Conditions and catches may vary locally.
Reports analysed
14
This year
0
This season
0
Species mentioned
0
Broader regional report data is available, but no species in the displayed report summary currently match this location’s fishing report data.
Regional species mix
This chart summarises species mentions from the regional fishing report dataset.
* 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 2 species mentions across the wider region, not only this location.
Regional bait trends
Share of the displayed top 5 bait mentions.
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What are today's best fishing times at Lake Goldsmith?
Today's sunrise is 7:35 am and sunset is 5:30 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. Barometric pressure is stable, providing relatively consistent conditions.
Find out what we learned from analysing 20,000 fishing reports about moon times and fish.
Summer Fishing
Redfin 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
redfin 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.
Spring Fishing
Spring sees the water temperature begin to rise with Redfin becoming more active. Later in spring summer species such as Redfin begin to move into the area and can become more common at the location.
Can Getfished tell if fish are biting at Lake Goldsmith, today?
No. Because no forecast can 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. Try different locations, different bait and lures. Remember to use berley and try to target a specific fish species in season.
✨Find out what we learned from analysing 20,000 fishing reports about moon times and fish told us.
Lake Goldsmith is a location within the region of:
Ballarat, Victoria, Australia.
Lake Goldsmith Overview
| Latitude | -37.5426 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 143.3828
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| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies) | km |
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