Tue
11 Aug
Activity
Moon Phase
waning crescent
Moonrise
6:05am
Major Windows
9:52am – 11:52am
10:21pm – 12:21am
Minor Windows
5:05am – 7:05am
2:47pm – 4:47pm
Fishing, Tides, Times, Solunar, Weather
Fishing at Maribyrnong is shaping up well today, with the peak solunar periods offering the best chance of fish bite activity. During the major period, the moon is overhead, which may improve fish feeding responses. Low light conditions may improve feeding activity.
Updated
Moon Phase
Waning Crescent
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
60%
Good conditions at 60%, with the next bite window worth watching.
Daily Timing
Maribyrnong is in the good range today at 60% potential bite intensity. The 5:05am-7:05am window is the main period to consider trying for.
Solunar Score Today
60% Potential Bite (Feeding) Intensity
Major 1
09:52 – 11:52
Centre · 10:52
Strength · 92.4%
Overhead transit major
Major 2
22:21 – 00:21
Centre · 23:21
Strength · 91%
Underfoot transit major
Minor 1
05:05 – 07:05
Centre · 06:05
Strength · 38.2%
Moonrise minor
Minor 2
14:47 – 16:47
Centre · 15:47
Strength · 21.9%
Moonset minor
7 Day Solunar Forecast
Compare daily bite activity, major fish feeding times and moon conditions to help plan upcoming fishing sessions.
7 Day Tides
Today's Tides
The tide is currently rising
The rising tide is bringing increasing water depth and incoming flow through the estuary.
Incoming water may encourage fish to move from deeper channels towards submerged edges, flats and other feeding areas.
Low
02:57
0.32 m
High
09:07
0.91 m
Low
14:34
0.53 m
High
20:30
1.02 m
Weather
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
Mainly Clear
10.2°C
Today
Maximum
13.9°C
Minimum
8.5°C
Rain
0.0 mm
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
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.
Recent readings build the pressure trend used for interpretation.
Wind
Wind direction and strength can change how exposed a location feels, especially around open water, beaches, piers, and headlands.
Right now
Current speed
17.4 km/h
Direction
N
Today max
18.0 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.
Marine Conditions
Marine forecasts are guidance only. Conditions can change quickly on exposed water.
Current marine state
Current wave
0.36 m
Max wave
0.74 m
Wave period
4 s
Swell
0.6 m
Wind wave
0.38 m
Water temp
11.8 C
Marine interpretation
The wave conditions appear relatively calm in the currently available marine data.
Marine caution
Moderate waves call for more margin, particularly in open or exposed water and smaller craft. 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 5.25 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 11.8 C, making immersion a more significant factor to plan for. 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
Recent catch activity for this location.
Reports analysed
9
This year
1
This season
1
Species mentioned
4
Reported species
Black Bream leads the reports for Maribyrnong, followed by Estuary Perch and Mulloway.
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 4 species mentions for this location.
Today's sunrise is 7:11 am and sunset is 5:40 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 11.8°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.
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.
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| Latitude | -37.7736 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 144.8954
View on Google Maps |
| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies) | 7.43 km |
| Rivers | Maribyrnong 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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