Fri
4 Sep
54%
Activity
Moon Phase
3rd quarter
Moonrise
12:48am
Major Windows
4:32am – 6:32am
5:02pm – 7:02pm
Minor Windows
9:12am – 11:12am
11:48pm – 1:48am
Fishing Times, Solunar, Weather
Sugarloaf Reservoir
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. Drizzle may slightly improve feeding. Especially during solunar bite periods.
Updated
Moon Phase
3rd Quarter
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
54%
Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.
Sunrise
·
6:38am
Sunset
·
5:58pm
Daily Timing
Sugarloaf Reservoir Fishing Times & Solunar Score
Sugarloaf Reservoir is currently in the poor range at 28%, with limited feeding activity expected. The 3:31am-5:31am window is still the best chance.
Solunar Score Today
54% Potential Bite (Feeding) Intensity
Major Bite Windows
Major 1
04:32 – 06:32
Centre · 05:32
Strength · 100%
Overhead transit major
Major 2
17:02 – 19:02
Centre · 18:02
Strength · 100%
Underfoot transit major
Minor Bite Windows
Minor 1
09:12 – 11:12
Centre · 10:12
Strength · 47.3%
Moonset minor
Minor 2
23:48 – 01:48
Centre · 00:48
Strength · 24.2%
Moonrise minor
7 Day Solunar Forecast
Sugarloaf Reservoir Fishing Times: This Week's Planner
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
Mainly Clear
6.9°C
Today
Maximum
15.4°C
Minimum
5.6°C
Rain
1.8 mm
Fri
4 Sep
Moderate Drizzle
Range
5.6°C to 15.4°C
Rain
1.8 mm
Sat
5 Sep
Moderate Showers
Range
10.6°C to 17.9°C
Rain
10.5 mm
Sun
6 Sep
Light Drizzle
Range
10.0°C to 15.2°C
Rain
0.5 mm
Mon
7 Sep
Light Drizzle
Range
7.3°C to 13.5°C
Rain
0.5 mm
Tue
8 Sep
Light Drizzle
Range
7.4°C to 12.8°C
Rain
1.2 mm
Wed
9 Sep
Light Drizzle
Range
5.0°C to 14.9°C
Rain
0.3 mm
Thu
10 Sep
Clear Sky
Range
3.3°C to 16.9°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
1000
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
8.6 km/h
Direction
N
Today max
30.0 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.
Fishing Reports
Sugarloaf Reservoir recent fishing reports
Recent catch activity for this location.
Reports analysed
1
This year
1
This season
0
Species mentioned
1
Reported species
Redfin
Species most often mentioned in local reports
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 mentions for this location.
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What are today's best fishing times at Sugarloaf Reservoir?
Today's sunrise is 6:38 am and sunset is 5:58 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.
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 Fishing
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.
Sugarloaf Reservoir Fishing Overview
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.
Fish Mercury Warning
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.
Where Can You Fish At Sugarloaf Reservoir?
- Government limitations on where you can fish make it more difficult than usual. You can Download Our Map And Ebook For Free (see below).
- You can only use lures. Bait and Berley are not permitted.
- High levels of mercury in fish have been detected making them unsuitable for taking home and eating.
- Overall catches consist of extremely small Redfin (aka English Perch.) Along with
- European Carp. Trout is claimed, but I’ve never caught any there and am yet to hear of anybody recently who has.
- The beauty of the place and the chance to use light tackle make it is worthwhile taking a visit with a fishing rod!
- Excellent picnic, BBQ and Toilet Facilities along with well-maintained car parks.
- Great bushwalking.
- Boating & Kayaking is Not Permitted. The Sailing Club is exempted.
- Dogs are not permitted.
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
Download Free Fishing Sugarloaf Reservoir Map
You can download this map based on my observations and experience of fishing at Sugarloaf Reservoir for free.
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I’ve marked in the species and the zones on Sugarloaf that will help you to make sure you are more likely to be in the right place for the right fish.
Can Getfished tell if fish are biting at Sugarloaf Reservoir, 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 fishing 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!
✨Find out what we learned from analysing 20,000 fishing reports about moon times and fish told us.
Sugarloaf Reservoir is a location within the region of:
Melbourne.
Sugarloaf Reservoir Overview
| 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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🛈 Getfished Fishing Report, Solunar & Conditions Summaries Source
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.
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