Possible bite intensity is 83%, suggesting excellent fishing conditions.
83%
Excellent
minor
Air 10.3 C
Pressure 1018 hPa
Water 13.6 C
Sunrise 7:35am
Sunset 5:15pm
Updated 14 Jul 8:00am
Fishing Locations & Local Conditions
Mornington Peninsula Fishing Times, Locations & Reports
Today's Mornington Peninsula fishing forecast is based on the current solunar and weather signals. West-northwest winds can remain productive, though warmth may affect shallow water. Persistent drizzle; your comfort may be reduced at times.
Updated
Moon Phase
New
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
83%
Possible bite intensity is 83%, suggesting excellent fishing conditions.
Current Bite · Minor
·
8:28am
Current Weather
·
Light Drizzle 10.5 C
Pressure
·
1007 hPa
Sunrise
·
7:34am
Sunset
·
5:16pm
Region Locations
Locations around Mornington Peninsula
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Possible bite intensity is 83%, suggesting excellent fishing conditions.
83%
Excellent
minor
Air 10 C
Pressure 1017 hPa
Water 12.1 C
Sunrise 7:34am
Sunset 5:15pm
Updated 14 Jul 8:00am
Possible bite intensity is 83%, suggesting excellent fishing conditions.
83%
Excellent
minor
Air 11 C
Pressure 1018 hPa
Water 12.3 C
Sunrise 7:34am
Sunset 5:16pm
Updated 14 Jul 8:00am
Possible bite intensity is 82%, suggesting excellent fishing conditions.
82%
Excellent
minor
Air 10.4 C
Pressure 1018 hPa
Water 12.8 C
Sunrise 7:34am
Sunset 5:15pm
Updated 14 Jul 8:00am
Possible bite intensity is 82%, suggesting excellent fishing conditions.
82%
Excellent
minor
Air 9.9 C
Pressure 1019 hPa
Water 12.8 C
Sunrise 7:33am
Sunset 5:15pm
Updated 14 Jul 8:00am
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7 Day Region Outlook
Next week at a glance
Scroll or swipe across for the daily weather and bite rhythm.
Tue
14 Jul
Dense Drizzle
10-13 C
Rain 6.1 mm · Wind 33 km/h
Solunar
83% activity
Excellent
Major 11:07am-1:07pm
Sunrise: 7:34am
Sunset: 5:16pm
Wed
15 Jul
Overcast
9-13 C
Wind 17 km/h
Solunar
75% activity
Excellent
Major 12:38am-2:38am
Sunrise: 7:34am
Sunset: 5:16pm
Thu
16 Jul
Light Drizzle
10-13 C
Rain 0.3 mm · Wind 8 km/h
Solunar
59% activity
Excellent
Major 1:32am-3:32am
Sunrise: 7:33am
Sunset: 5:17pm
Fri
17 Jul
Overcast
7-13 C
Wind 11 km/h
Solunar
52% activity
Excellent
Major 2:22am-4:22am
Sunrise: 7:33am
Sunset: 5:18pm
Sat
18 Jul
Overcast
6-12 C
Wind 9 km/h
Solunar
48% activity
Excellent
Major 3:08am-5:08am
Sunrise: 7:32am
Sunset: 5:19pm
Sun
19 Jul
Overcast
5-14 C
Wind 13 km/h
Solunar
47% activity
Excellent
Major 3:53am-5:53am
Sunrise: 7:32am
Sunset: 5:19pm
Mon
20 Jul
Overcast
9-14 C
Wind 25 km/h
Solunar
44% activity
Excellent
Major 4:37am-6:37am
Sunrise: 7:31am
Sunset: 5:20pm
7 Day Solunar Forecast
Plan upcoming fishing windows across the week
Compare daily bite activity, major feeding windows and moon conditions to help plan upcoming fishing sessions.
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
28.3 km/h
Direction
W
Today max
32.7 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.
Pressure
Barometric pressure
Pressure is most useful when it shows movement. A stable, rising, or falling trend can add context to the rest of today’s fishing forecast.
Right now
1007
hPa
⮝
Rising
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.
Fishing Report Trends
Fishing report trends in this region
Species most often mentioned in regional reports
Reports in Mornington Peninsula are spread across a range of species, with Squid, Snapper and Garfish among the names that come up most.
Regional reports can draw from several nearby waters, so the chart should be read as a broad guide.
Based on regional Getfished fishing report species data.
Share of the displayed top 5 species mentions.
Bait trends in this region
Bait turning up in reports
Locally, squid are out in front here, with garfish and pipis also turning up regularly.
It is a useful starting point, not a hard ranking.
Built from all-time reported bait mentions: 226 mentions across 8 distinct bait entries.
Share of the displayed top 5 bait mentions.
Seasonal Species
Species worth watching this winter
Based on historical report mentions for Winter across this state.
Quick reference
Seasonal report strength across the shortlisted species.
Squid
39
Garfish
14
Australian Salmon
10
King George Whiting
10
Squid
39 winter report mentions.
Garfish
14 winter report mentions.
Australian Salmon
10 winter report mentions.
King George Whiting
10 winter report mentions.
Bait and Lures
Common tackle showing up in regional reports
Reported tackle can help narrow options, but it is still a guide rather than a rule.
Bait turning up in reports
Locally, squid are out in front here, with garfish and pipis also turning up regularly.
Squid
148
Garfish
60
Pipis
10
Beach worms
2
Mussels
2
It is a useful starting point, not a hard ranking.
Built from all-time reported bait mentions: 226 mentions across 8 distinct bait entries.
Lures turning up in reports
squid jigs, plastics and bait make up most of what's been mentioned here.
Squid jigs
162
Plastics
108
Bait
2
Size 2.5 jigs
2
Size 2.5-3.0 jigs
2
It is a useful starting point, not a hard ranking.
Built from all-time reported lures mentions: 284 mentions across 10 distinct lures entries.
Mornington Peninsula Fishing
Mornington Peninsula covers a broad stretch of Victorian marine fishing water between Port Phillip Bay, Western Port and the ocean beaches, with both land-based and boat options. It is about 1.5 hours south of Melbourne, making it practical for day trips as well as longer sessions. Shore access is centred on well-known piers and beaches, including Mornington Pier, [Rye Pier’(/vic/rye-pier/), Flinders Pier/, Gunnamatta, Sorrento Ocean Beach and Sorrento. Anglers wanting deeper water or Bass Strait access can use fishing charters operating from Mornington, Sorrento and the wider Peninsula, with some trips set up for bay fishing and others for sharks, snapper, whiting or seasonal offshore work.
Tide timing is a major factor across the Peninsula. The most useful window is around the tide change, especially 1.5 to 2 hours before and after it, when bait movement and current changes can improve activity. Mornington Pier offers deeper water near the end, reaching about 8 metres, while the reef to the left gives another structure option. Rye Pier is strongly tied to night squid fishing, with pier lights drawing baitfish, and Flinders Pier is another squid-focused location with adjacent flathead and whiting ground. The ocean beaches around Gunnamatta and Sorrento suit surf casting when conditions are workable.
Berley trails are worth using where conditions allow, particularly around piers and bay sessions. Fresh squid, garfish and pilchards are supported bait options for this area, but location choice matters more than carrying a long bait list: fish the deeper end or nearby reef at Mornington, work lit water around Rye at night, and shift to the surf beaches when targeting open-water beach conditions. A Victorian Recreational Fishing Licence is required for marine fishing unless an exemption applies.
## Bay Fish N Trips:
Departs from the Mornington harbour for bay charters.Sorrento Fishing Charters: Specializes in seasonal snapper, kingfish, and kids’ trips.Pro Red Fishing Charters: Customizes trips for sharks, snapper, and whiting out of Sorrento and Mornington. I have personally been on a charter with this company and am happy recommend them.
Always remember that when fishing on a charter the weather conditions play a significant role in terms of what you catch and the comfort of your charter.
Mornington Peninsula is a region of: Victoria, Australia
Mornington Peninsula Overview
| Latitude | -38.2854 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 145.0934
View on Google Maps |
| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Distance | 74.03 km |
| Bays | Port phillip bay |
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