Fishing Times, Solunar, Weather
Sugarloaf Reservoir has a slower forecast today, but a short lift in activity is still possible around the better bite time. Because of the moon being overhead, the bite time currently forecasted offers potential for increased fish feeding activity. Mixed cloud cover; low inflience expected on fishing conditions.
Scheduled update AEDT
Moon Phase
Waxing Crescent
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
30%
Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.
Check today’s major and minor bite windows, moon phase and seven-day solunar outlook for Sugarloaf Reservoir.
Today’s Solunar Score
30%
Next Bite · Major
3:33pm
Moon Phase
Waxing Crescent
Weather overview
Current temperature
19.4°C
Today
Morning frost. Partly cloudy.
Maximum
22.0°C
Observed Thu 15 Oct, 2:50 pm local time
Barometric pressure overview
Pressure
1000 hPa
Trend
Falling
Data updated Wed 5 Aug, 1:00 pm local time
Wind overview
Current speed
7.0 km/h
Direction
W
Observed Thu 15 Oct, 2:50 pm local time
Fishing Reports
Recent catch activity for this location.
Reports analysed
1
This year
1
This season
0
Species recorded
1
Reported species
Sugarloaf Reservoir reports centre on Redfin.
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 6:36 am and sunset is 7:34 pm. As a general guide, the hour before and after sunrise and sunset are often among the most productive fishing periods. No solunar period overlaps sunrise or sunset today, so the other listed bite windows may provide better timing guidance.
Find out what we learned from analysing 20,000 fishing reports about moon times and fish.
Being a land-based location using berley is extremely important in order to bring the fish towards location and you.
Sugarloaf Reservoir isn’t too far from Melbourne, Victoria. Located in the outer North East near Christmas Hills.
In fact, it is quite near me, being only a 30-minute drive through a few outer north eastern suburbs and country roads.
Its water is pumped in by pipes from the Yarra River and from the Maroondah Reservoir by an aqueduct forming the lake.
For starters, the trip out there is worth it. It has great views, and great picnic facilities and I highly recommend visiting.
You will, however, need to note park opening times. During Daylight Saving the park is open from 8:30 am till 7:00 pm. The rest of the year is open between 8:30 pm and 5:00 pm.
These times are enforced as the park entrance is locked via gates by Parks officers.
Try and target submerged logs and trees where you can. It’s a deep reservoir and fish are more likely to hold where there is some structure. Casting around in an arc to cover the area.
Testing of fish species, such as Redfin, has shown mercury levels to be higher than is safe for human consumption. I would love to link to the study but sadly the Department of Environment, Land Water & Planning have taken down the study data.
Keep in mind, at all times – you may not use fresh or live bait at Sugarloaf. Only artificial lures are permitted. You are also prohibited from using berley.
To note, again, because it’s important: Park opening times are 8:30 am to 7:30 pm during Daylight Saving. Otherwise, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
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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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| Sugarloaf Reservoir is also known by these names: | Sugarloaf dam Winneke water treatment plant |
|---|---|
| Latitude | -37.6749 |
| Longitude | 145.3051
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| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Environment | Freshwater |
| Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies) | 45.84 km |
| Platform | Land basedDrinking waterParkingToiletsShelter |
| Amenities | BBQ CAR PARKING PICNIC SHELTER TOILETS |
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