Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.
28%
Poor
major
Air 10.7 C
Pressure 1021 hPa
Water 12.4 C
Sunrise 6:55am
Sunset 5:50pm
Updated 24 Aug 7:00am
Fishing Locations & Local Conditions
Mornington Peninsula Fishing Times, Locations & Reports
Fishing at Mornington Peninsula looks tougher today, with timing around the best solunar period more important than usual. The overhead moon during the peak period offers the best fish activity chance today. Drizzle may slightly improve feeding. Especially during solunar bite periods.
Updated
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
28%
Mornington Peninsula is subdued at 28%, with only minor feeding activity likely.
Next Bite · Major
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8:57am
Current Weather
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Partly Cloudy 12.6 C
Pressure
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1010 hPa
Sunrise
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6:55am
Sunset
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5:49pm
Region Locations
Mornington Peninsula Fishing Spots
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Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.
28%
Poor
major
Air 10.2 C
Water 13.3 C
Sunrise 6:55am
Sunset 5:49pm
Updated 24 Aug 7:00am
Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.
28%
Poor
major
Air 10.2 C
Water 13.3 C
Sunrise 6:55am
Sunset 5:49pm
Updated 24 Aug 7:00am
Bird Rock is subdued at 28%, with only minor feeding activity likely.
28%
Poor
major
Air 10.7 C
Pressure 1021 hPa
Water 12.4 C
Sunrise 6:55am
Sunset 5:50pm
Updated 24 Aug 7:00am
Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.
28%
Poor
major
Air 11.8 C
Pressure 1020 hPa
Water 13.3 C
Sunrise 6:57am
Sunset 5:50pm
Updated 24 Aug 7:00am
Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.
28%
Poor
major
Air 9.6 C
Water 12.2 C
Sunrise 6:54am
Sunset 5:48pm
Updated 24 Aug 7:00am
Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.
28%
Poor
major
Air 9.6 C
Water 12.2 C
Sunrise 6:54am
Sunset 5:48pm
Updated 24 Aug 7:00am
Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.
28%
Poor
major
Air 10.7 C
Pressure 1013 hPa
Water 12.4 C
Sunrise 6:55am
Sunset 5:49pm
Updated 24 Aug 7:00am
Cape Schanck is subdued at 28%, with only minor feeding activity likely.
28%
Poor
major
Air 11.5 C
Water 13.3 C
Sunrise 6:56am
Sunset 5:50pm
Updated 24 Aug 7:00am
Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.
28%
Poor
major
Air 11.8 C
Pressure 1020 hPa
Water 13.3 C
Sunrise 6:57am
Sunset 5:51pm
Updated 24 Aug 7:00am
Davies Bay is subdued at 28%, with only minor feeding activity likely.
28%
Poor
major
Air 10 C
Pressure 1021 hPa
Water 12.4 C
Sunrise 6:55am
Sunset 5:49pm
Updated 24 Aug 7:00am
Devilbend Reservoir is subdued at 28%, with only minor feeding activity likely.
28%
Poor
major
Air 10.3 C
Pressure 1013 hPa
Sunrise 6:55am
Sunset 5:49pm
Updated 24 Aug 7:00am
Dromana Pier is subdued at 28%, with only minor feeding activity likely.
28%
Poor
major
Air 11.8 C
Pressure 1021 hPa
Water 12.9 C
Sunrise 6:56am
Sunset 5:50pm
Updated 24 Aug 7:00am
Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.
28%
Poor
major
Air 10.7 C
Pressure 1021 hPa
Water 12.4 C
Sunrise 6:55am
Sunset 5:50pm
Updated 24 Aug 7:00am
Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.
28%
Poor
major
Air 11.3 C
Pressure 1021 hPa
Water 13.3 C
Sunrise 6:56am
Sunset 5:49pm
Updated 24 Aug 7:00am
Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.
28%
Poor
major
Air 11.3 C
Pressure 1021 hPa
Water 13.3 C
Sunrise 6:56am
Sunset 5:49pm
Updated 24 Aug 7:00am
Frankston Pier is subdued at 28%, with only minor feeding activity likely.
28%
Poor
major
Air 10 C
Pressure 1021 hPa
Water 12.4 C
Sunrise 6:55am
Sunset 5:49pm
Updated 24 Aug 7:00am
Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.
28%
Poor
major
Air 11.5 C
Pressure 1021 hPa
Water 13.3 C
Sunrise 6:56am
Sunset 5:50pm
Updated 24 Aug 7:00am
Hastings is subdued at 28%, with only minor feeding activity likely.
28%
Poor
major
Air 9.3 C
Water 12.6 C
Sunrise 6:55am
Sunset 5:49pm
Updated 24 Aug 7:00am
Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.
28%
Poor
major
Air 9.3 C
Pressure 1019 hPa
Water 12.6 C
Sunrise 6:55am
Sunset 5:49pm
Updated 24 Aug 7:00am
Martha Cove is subdued at 28%, with only minor feeding activity likely.
28%
Poor
major
Air 10.7 C
Pressure 1020 hPa
Water 12.4 C
Sunrise 6:56am
Sunset 5:50pm
Updated 24 Aug 7:00am
Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.
28%
Poor
major
Air 11.8 C
Pressure 1021 hPa
Water 12.9 C
Sunrise 6:56am
Sunset 5:50pm
Updated 24 Aug 7:00am
Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.
28%
Poor
major
Air 9.9 C
Water 12.5 C
Sunrise 6:54am
Sunset 5:48pm
Updated 24 Aug 7:00am
Middle Spit Channel Entrance is subdued at 28%, with only minor feeding activity likely.
28%
Poor
major
Air 9.3 C
Water 12.6 C
Sunrise 6:55am
Sunset 5:48pm
Updated 24 Aug 7:00am
Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.
28%
Poor
major
Air 10.7 C
Pressure 1021 hPa
Water 12.4 C
Sunrise 6:55am
Sunset 5:50pm
Updated 24 Aug 7:00am
Mount Eliza is subdued at 28%, with only minor feeding activity likely.
28%
Poor
major
Air 9.9 C
Water 12.4 C
Sunrise 6:55am
Sunset 5:49pm
Updated 24 Aug 7:00am
Mount Martha is subdued at 28%, with only minor feeding activity likely.
28%
Poor
major
Air 10.7 C
Water 12.4 C
Sunrise 6:55am
Sunset 5:50pm
Updated 24 Aug 7:00am
Mount Martha Cliffs is subdued at 28%, with only minor feeding activity likely.
28%
Poor
major
Air 10.7 C
Pressure 1019 hPa
Water 12.4 C
Sunrise 6:55am
Sunset 5:50pm
Updated 24 Aug 7:00am
Mud Islands is subdued at 28%, with only minor feeding activity likely.
28%
Poor
major
Air 11.6 C
Sunrise 6:56am
Sunset 5:51pm
Updated 24 Aug 7:00am
Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.
28%
Poor
major
Air 10 C
Pressure 1021 hPa
Water 12.4 C
Sunrise 6:55am
Sunset 5:49pm
Updated 24 Aug 7:00am
Portsea Pier is subdued at 28%, with only minor feeding activity likely.
28%
Poor
major
Air 11.6 C
Pressure 1017 hPa
Water 13.3 C
Sunrise 6:57am
Sunset 5:51pm
Updated 24 Aug 7:00am
Portsea Surf Beach is subdued at 28%, with only minor feeding activity likely.
28%
Poor
major
Air 11.6 C
Pressure 1018 hPa
Water 13.3 C
Sunrise 6:57am
Sunset 5:51pm
Updated 24 Aug 7:00am
Queenscliff Harbour is subdued at 28%, with only minor feeding activity likely.
28%
Poor
major
Air 11.6 C
Pressure 1021 hPa
Water 13.3 C
Sunrise 6:57am
Sunset 5:51pm
Updated 24 Aug 7:00am
Rosebud Pier is subdued at 28%, with only minor feeding activity likely.
28%
Poor
major
Air 11.8 C
Pressure 1019 hPa
Water 12.9 C
Sunrise 6:56am
Sunset 5:50pm
Updated 24 Aug 7:00am
Rye Ocean Beach is subdued at 28%, with only minor feeding activity likely.
28%
Poor
major
Air 11.8 C
Pressure 1020 hPa
Water 13.3 C
Sunrise 6:56am
Sunset 5:50pm
Updated 24 Aug 7:00am
Rye Pier is subdued at 28%, with only minor feeding activity likely.
28%
Poor
major
Air 11.8 C
Pressure 1021 hPa
Water 13.3 C
Sunrise 6:56am
Sunset 5:50pm
Updated 24 Aug 7:00am
Safety Beach Jetty is subdued at 28%, with only minor feeding activity likely.
28%
Poor
major
Air 10.7 C
Pressure 1020 hPa
Water 12.4 C
Sunrise 6:56am
Sunset 5:50pm
Updated 24 Aug 7:00am
Somers Beach is subdued at 28%, with only minor feeding activity likely.
28%
Poor
major
Air 11 C
Pressure 1021 hPa
Water 13.2 C
Sunrise 6:55am
Sunset 5:49pm
Updated 24 Aug 7:00am
Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.
28%
Poor
major
Air 11.8 C
Pressure 1020 hPa
Water 13.3 C
Sunrise 6:57am
Sunset 5:51pm
Updated 24 Aug 7:00am
Sorrento Jetty is subdued at 28%, with only minor feeding activity likely.
28%
Poor
major
Air 11.8 C
Pressure 1021 hPa
Water 13.3 C
Sunrise 6:57am
Sunset 5:51pm
Updated 24 Aug 7:00am
Sorrento Pier is subdued at 28%, with only minor feeding activity likely.
28%
Poor
major
Air 11.8 C
Pressure 1021 hPa
Water 13.3 C
Sunrise 6:57am
Sunset 5:51pm
Updated 24 Aug 7:00am
Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.
28%
Poor
major
Air 11.8 C
Pressure 1019 hPa
Water 13.3 C
Sunrise 6:56am
Sunset 5:50pm
Updated 24 Aug 7:00am
Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.
28%
Poor
major
Air 9.3 C
Pressure 1021 hPa
Water 12.6 C
Sunrise 6:55am
Sunset 5:49pm
Updated 24 Aug 7:00am
Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.
28%
Poor
major
Air 9.6 C
Water 12.2 C
Sunrise 6:54am
Sunset 5:48pm
Updated 24 Aug 7:00am
Warneet Pier is subdued at 28%, with only minor feeding activity likely.
28%
Poor
major
Air 9.6 C
Pressure 1021 hPa
Water 12.2 C
Sunrise 6:54am
Sunset 5:48pm
Updated 24 Aug 7:00am
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7 Day Region Outlook
Next week at a glance
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Wed
5 Aug
Moderate Drizzle
9-13 C
Rain 7.1 mm · Wind 21 km/h
Thu
6 Aug
Light Drizzle
8-13 C
Rain 0.2 mm · Wind 24 km/h
Fri
7 Aug
Light Drizzle
9-13 C
Rain 0.5 mm · Wind 18 km/h
Sat
8 Aug
Moderate Drizzle
9-16 C
Rain 1.3 mm · Wind 24 km/h
Sun
9 Aug
Light Showers
10-12 C
Rain 9.9 mm · Wind 32 km/h
Mon
10 Aug
Light Showers
9-11 C
Rain 8.6 mm · Wind 47 km/h
Tue
11 Aug
Moderate Drizzle
9-13 C
Rain 5.5 mm · Wind 35 km/h
7 Day Solunar Forecast
Mornington Peninsula Fishing Times: This Week's Planner
Compare daily bite activity, major fish feeding times 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
15.9 km/h
Direction
SW
Today max
20.9 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 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
1010
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.
Fishing Report Trends
Fishing report trends in this region
Species most often mentioned in regional reports
A wide spread of species appears across Mornington Peninsula reports, led by Squid, Snapper and King George Whiting.
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
Squid, pipis and garfish are the names leading things locally.
It is a useful starting point, not a hard ranking.
Built from all-time reported bait mentions: 530 mentions across 15 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
64
Garfish
20
Australian Salmon
17
King George Whiting
15
Squid
64 winter report mentions.
Garfish
20 winter report mentions.
Australian Salmon
17 winter report mentions.
King George Whiting
15 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
Squid, pipis and garfish are the names leading things locally.
Squid
241
Pipis
194
Garfish
60
Pilchard fillet
12
Pilchard fillets
8
It is a useful starting point, not a hard ranking.
Built from all-time reported bait mentions: 530 mentions across 15 distinct bait entries.
Lures turning up in reports
squid jigs set the pace here, while plastics and soft plastics also show up consistently.
Squid jigs
252
Plastics
108
Soft plastics
56
Gulp turtleback worms
14
Bait
12
It is a useful starting point, not a hard ranking.
Built from all-time reported lures mentions: 466 mentions across 23 distinct lures entries.
What are today's best fishing times at Mornington Peninsula?
Today's sunrise is 6:55 am and sunset is 5:49 pm. As a general guide, the hour before and after sunrise and sunset are often among the most productive fishing periods. No high tide or solunar period falls within the sunrise or sunset fishing periods today, so the other listed bite windows may provide better timing guidance.
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, 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:
I have personally been on a charter with this company and am happy recommend them. 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.
Charter Note
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. Most charter companies will do their best to keep moving until they get you onto some fish. However, sometimes this isn’t possible. It’s called “fishing” not “catching” and the rule applies to charter fishing as much as it does to any other kind.
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 from Melbourne (as the crow flies) | 74.03 km |
| Platform | Jetties Land based Piers Rock wall Rocks |
| Bays | Port phillip bay |
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