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Mordialloc Pier Fishing
Today's Mordialloc Pier fishing times are based on the current solunar and weather signals. Passing showers; short windows of opportunity between rain.
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Last updated AEDT
Moon Phase
Waxing Crescent
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
32%
Possible bite intensity is 32%, suggesting quiet fishing conditions.
Solunar Overview
Mordialloc Pier Fishing Times
Check today’s major and minor bite times, moon phase and seven-day solunar outlook for Mordialloc Pier.
Today’s Solunar Score
32%
Current Bite · Minor
Until 11:13am
Moon Phase
Waxing Crescent
The tide is falling across Port Phillip Bay as water levels move towards the next low tide.
Next Tide
Low at 13:31
0.36 m
Current Tide
The tide is currently falling
Estimated Height
0.54 m
Weather overview
Mordialloc Pier Fishing Weather
Current conditions
Mostly clear
Current temperature
15.4°C
Today
Showers.
Maximum
17.0°C
Observed Sun 15 Nov, 10:50 am local time
Barometric pressure overview
Mordialloc Pier Fishing Barometric pressure
Pressure
1013.9 hPa
Observed Sun 15 Nov, 10:50 am local time
Current speed
19.0 km/h
Direction
SW
Observed Sun 15 Nov, 10:50 am local time
Marine conditions overview
Mordialloc Pier Fishing Marine conditions
Current wave
0.58 m
Water temperature
17.6 C
Data updated Sun 15 Nov, 11:00 am local time
Fishing Report
Mordialloc Pier fishing report
Explore historical catches and the species recorded at Mordialloc Pier.
All reports
44
Reports this year
20
Reports this season
4
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What are today's best fishing times at Mordialloc Pier?
Today's sunrise is 6:00 am and sunset is 8:08 pm. As a general guide, the hour before and after sunrise and sunset are often among the most productive fishing periods. A major solunar period overlaps the morning fishing period today. The sea-surface temperature is 17.6°C, which is generally more amenable to feeding activity.
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Mordialloc Pier Fishing
Fishing Areas and Conditions
- A 175-meter-long land-based fishing spot located in Port Phillip Bay, it’s one of my own favourite piers.
- The pier begins at the creek mouth, with the creek channel running along its left side. Bream bite well near the channel after rain.
- On the right side, just beyond the drop-off, fish for squid. Garfish occur on both sides before the shelter. Beyond the shelter, deeper water holds flathead, pinkies and Australian salmon.
- Early mornings, evenings and moving tides are favoured fishing times. Squid fishing is favoured on clear, calm days in spring and autumn, especially at dusk.
Rigs, Bait and Lures
- Berley with bread, chicken pellets and tuna oil, or breadcrumbs mixed with finely chopped bait and tuna oil. Add a small handful near the bait every 10–15 minutes, or use a berley cage or bucket.
- For bream, fish peeled prawns or worms on a light running sinker rig with small hooks. A shorter rod suits fishing close to the pier.
- For pinkies, use a paternoster rig with pilchard strips or squid, or try soft plastics. For flathead and salmon beyond the shelter, use a paternoster or running sinker rig with pilchards or bluebait; soft plastics are another option.
- Fish for garfish under a float with tiny hooks baited with silverfish or maggots. For squid, use natural-coloured size 2.5–3.5 inch jigs.
- Suggested line and hook sizes are 4–8 lb line with size 8–12 hooks for bream and garfish, and 6–12 lb line with size 2–1/0 hooks for pinkies and flathead. For squid, the suggested line is 10–14 lb.
Access and Hazards
- The 174 m pier is a short walk from Mordialloc station. Paid parking is available nearby, including beside the pier.
- The pier is flat, wide and step-free, with railings, benches and a covered shelter. It can get busy at peak times.
- There are no water taps or fish cleaning tables on the pier. So bringing your own water for drinking is advised.
Download Free Fishing Mordialloc Pier Map
Click the button below to download a Mordialloc Pier fishing map for free. It’s based on my own experience and observations fishing at this pier over many decades.
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I’ve marked the different species and fishing zones on the pier, so you can find the best spot for the fish you want to catch.
Can Getfished tell if fish are biting at Mordialloc Pier, 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.
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Summer Fishing
Garfish, Snapper and Squid 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
Black Bream and Garfish 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.
Winter Fishing
Australian Salmon, Garfish, Mullet, Snapper and Squid are the species to focus on because Winter is when the water drops below 15c and this location is no different. Fish can be slower to bite with reduced activity levels. As always what you catch varies with the prevalent temperature trends, localised weather and of course tides.
Spring Fishing
Spring sees the water temperature begin to rise with Australian Salmon, Black Bream, Garfish and Snapper becoming more active. Later in spring summer species such as Garfish, Snapper and Squid begin to move into the area and can become more common at the location.
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Mordialloc Pier Overview
| Mordialloc Pier is also known by these names: | Mordi Mordi pier |
|---|---|
| Latitude | -38.0036 |
| Longitude | 145.0945
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| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Environment | Saltwater |
| Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies) | 25.78 km |
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- Mordialloc Beach 1.1 km
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