Mon
14 Sep
Moderate Drizzle
Range
13.1°C to 16.8°C
Rain
1.4 mm
Fishing Times, Solunar, Reports
Mornington Pier
Today's Mornington Pier fishing forecast looks quiet overall, though the best solunar period may still offer a short window of activity. 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.
Scheduled update AEST
Moon Phase
Waxing Crescent
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
42%
Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.
Solunar Overview
Mornington Pier Solunar Fishing Times
Check today’s major and minor bite windows, moon phase and seven-day solunar outlook for Mornington Pier.
Today’s Solunar Score
42%
Next Bite · Major
1:28pm
Moon Phase
Waxing Crescent
Tide Overview
Mornington Pier Tide Times
The tide is rising across Port Phillip Bay as water levels move towards the next high tide.
Next Tide
High at 16:59
0.79 m
Current Tide
The tide is currently rising
Estimated Height
0.31 m
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
Overcast
14.4°C
Today
Maximum
16.8°C
Minimum
13.1°C
Rain
1.4 mm
Tue
15 Sep
Light Drizzle
Range
9.4°C to 13.0°C
Rain
2.3 mm
Wed
16 Sep
Light Drizzle
Range
9.2°C to 11.7°C
Rain
0.1 mm
Thu
17 Sep
Light Drizzle
Range
9.5°C to 12.9°C
Rain
0.5 mm
Fri
18 Sep
Overcast
Range
8.4°C to 19.0°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sat
19 Sep
Mainly Clear
Range
13.0°C to 21.1°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sun
20 Sep
Light Drizzle
Range
11.5°C to 18.0°C
Rain
1.2 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
1021
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
18.3 km/h
Direction
W
Today max
21.5 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.
Marine Conditions
Waves, water, boating comfort & water temperature
Marine forecasts are guidance only. Conditions can change quickly on exposed water.
Current marine state
Current wave
0.36 m
Max wave
0.54 m
Wave period
5.75 s
Swell
0.34 m
Wind wave
0.44 m
Water temp
13.9 C
Marine interpretation
Wave: moderate
Water: cold
Wave readings indicate conditions that should remain manageable for many anglers.
Marine caution
Moderate waves call for more margin, particularly in open or exposed water and smaller craft. Forecast wave heights are averages rather than peak conditions. Individual waves may exceed the forecast height at times. Wind and local chop can quickly affect comfort and control. Wave period around 6.2 s can influence how conditions feel on the water. Conditions in open water can change quickly, so keep checking throughout the session.
Water temperature
Water temperature is around 13.9 C, making immersion a more significant factor to plan for. Cool or cold water can affect grip, coordination, and swimming ability. Hypothermia is a real risk, particularly if you become immersed in the water. Wind and rough water can increase the impact of an accidental immersion.
Check local marine warnings, ramps, vessel limits and current conditions before heading out.
Fishing Reports
Mornington Pier recent fishing reports
Recent catch activity for this location.
Reports analysed
31
This year
3
This season
0
Species mentioned
7
Reported species
Snapper
Squid
Garfish
King George Whiting
Australian Salmon
Species most often mentioned in local reports
Mornington Pier reports span a broad range of species, with Snapper, Squid and Garfish.
Location-level reports can still vary by season, access and reporting source, so read this as a local guide.
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 5 species mentions for this location.
Local bait trends
Bait turning up in reports
Around this area, garfish and squid feature again and again.
It is a useful starting point, not a hard ranking.
Built from all-time reported bait mentions: 120 mentions across 2 distinct bait entries.
Share of the displayed top 2 bait mentions.
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What are today's best fishing times at Mornington Pier?
Today's sunrise is 6:24 am and sunset is 6:07 pm. As a general guide, the hour before and after sunrise and sunset are often among the most productive fishing periods. A minor solunar period overlaps the morning fishing period today. The sea-surface temperature is 13.9°C, some species may be less active in cooler water.
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 jetty and you.
Summer Fishing
Australian Salmon, Garfish, King George Whiting, Snapper and Squid can be targeted at the jetty 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
Garfish, Gummy Shark, King George Whiting, Snapper and Squid are a good choice for anglers to target during autumn. With the water temperature dropping the jetty provides an opportunity to concentrate on these species.
Winter Fishing
Australian Salmon, Garfish, King George Whiting, Rock Cod, Snapper and Squid are the species to focus on because Winter is when the water drops below 15c and this jetty 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, Garfish, King George Whiting and Snapper becoming more active. Later in spring summer species such as Australian Salmon, Garfish, King George Whiting, Snapper and Squid begin to move into the area and can become more common at the jetty.
Mornington Pier Fishing
Mornington Pier sits on the eastern side of Port Phillip Bay on the Mornington Peninsula, about 35 minutes from Dandenong. It is a heavily used land-based fishing platform, with the main pier, harbour area, smaller pier and nearby rock wall all giving shore-based anglers different water to work. The pier is popular year-round, so space can be a practical factor, especially when squid or snapper are drawing crowds.
The water around the pier is varied rather than uniform. Reef and rocky ground sit alongside sand holes and weed, which makes location choice important. Snapper are a major target here from about September to December, with the western-facing rock wall near the start of the pier and the end of the pier facing Melbourne both worth attention. Dawn, dusk, tide changes, a west or south-west wind and a rising barometer can all matter when timing a snapper session.
Fishing tight to reef and structure can cost rigs, but it is also where the better snapper opportunities come from. Squid are a regular year-round option, especially around the inner harbour lights, moorings, weed and the smaller pier, with smaller jigs suiting the generally smaller squid. Garfish can be found around the harbour, including the shallower areas, the smaller pier and the first half of the main pier, but depth changes quickly, so float depth and small baits need regular adjustment. A light berley trail with a wet sand consistency can help attract garfish without feeding them heavily.
For snapper, hook sizes around 3/0 to 7/0 are suitable, with baits such as pilchard, silver whiting, squid, garfish, barracouta heads or sauries. A paternoster-style rig with cork or cut foam above the hook can help lift bait above rough ground and keep it cleaner around the structure.
Can Getfished tell if fish are biting at Mornington 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.
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.
Mornington Pier is a location within the region of:
Mornington Peninsula.
Mornington Pier Overview
| Latitude | -38.2129 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 145.0335
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| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Environment | Saltwater |
| Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies) | 68.23 km |
| Platform | BeachesJettiesLand basedPiersToiletsDrinking waterParkingShelter |
| Bays | Port phillip bay |
| Creeks | Tanti creek |
| Estuaries | Tanti creek |
| Amenities | Boat ramp Boat trailer parking Camping caravan park Car parking Fishing charters Hotel motel Kiosk Playground Restaurant Shops Tackle store Toilets |
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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.
Forecasts are based on the Getfished Meteorological and Solunar Forecasting System, which combines data from the BOM, and other sources. Our custom software systems use these inputs to establish solunar, tides and other forecasts for fishing conditions.
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