Fishing Times, Solunar, Weather

Nicholson River

Nicholson River 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.

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Moon Phase

Full

Estimated Fish Feeding Activity

77%

Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.

Check today’s major and minor bite windows, moon phase and seven-day solunar outlook for Nicholson River.

Today’s Solunar Score

77%

Current Bite · Minor

Until 6:45am

Moon Phase

Full

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.

Last Reported

Light Drizzle

9.2°C

Today

Maximum

15.1°C

Minimum

9.2°C

Rain

3.3 mm

Sun

27 Sep

Moderate Drizzle

Range

9.2°C to 15.1°C

Rain

3.3 mm

Mon

28 Sep

Overcast

Range

3.4°C to 16.6°C

Rain

0.0 mm

Tue

29 Sep

Overcast

Range

4.4°C to 22.9°C

Rain

0.0 mm

Wed

30 Sep

Light Drizzle

Range

14.9°C to 25.4°C

Rain

0.4 mm

Thu

1 Oct

Light Drizzle

Range

17.4°C to 28.6°C

Rain

0.6 mm

Fri

2 Oct

Moderate Showers

Range

9.2°C to 16.7°C

Rain

24.0 mm

Sat

3 Oct

Overcast

Range

7.6°C to 15.6°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.

Last Reported

1018
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.

Last Reported

Current speed

6.4 km/h

Direction

NE

Today max

18.0 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.

Sun

27 Sep

Max wind

18.0 km/h· ESE

Mon

28 Sep

Max wind

16.2 km/h· ESE

Tue

29 Sep

Max wind

14.3 km/h· ENE

Wed

30 Sep

Max wind

19.9 km/h· N

Thu

1 Oct

Max wind

22.8 km/h· N

Fri

2 Oct

Max wind

18.3 km/h· WSW

Sat

3 Oct

Max wind

13.9 km/h· SSE

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

0.62 m

Max wave

0.72 m

Wave period

6.1 s

Swell

0.62 m

Wind wave

0.4 m

Water temp

12.9 C

Sun

16 Aug

Wave

0.72 m

Period

7.85 s

Swell

0.62 m

Wind wave

0.4 m

Mon

17 Aug

Wave

0.84 m

Period

6.8 s

Swell

0.68 m

Wind wave

0.72 m

Tue

18 Aug

Wave

0.7 m

Period

5.2 s

Swell

0.64 m

Wind wave

0.34 m

Wed

19 Aug

Wave

0.6 m

Period

5.35 s

Swell

0.58 m

Wind wave

0.22 m

Thu

20 Aug

Wave

0.4 m

Period

6 s

Swell

0.38 m

Wind wave

0.06 m

Fri

21 Aug

Wave

0.26 m

Period

6.65 s

Swell

0.18 m

Wind wave

0 m

Sat

22 Aug

Wave

0.58 m

Period

6.4 s

Swell

0.56 m

Wind wave

0.28 m

Marine interpretation

Wave: moderate Water: cold

Current marine conditions suggest a fairly manageable sea state.

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 7.85 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 12.9 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

Nicholson River recent fishing reports

Recent catch activity for this location.

local data

Reports analysed

3

This year

2

This season

0

Species recorded

3

Reported species

Bream Black Bream Trevally

Species most often mentioned in local reports

Bream leads the reports for Nicholson River, followed by Black Bream and Trevally.

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 3 species recorded for this location.

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What are today's best fishing times at Nicholson River?

Today's sunrise is 5:53 am and sunset is 6:08 pm. As a general guide, the hour before and after sunrise and sunset are often among the most productive fishing periods. Today's minor 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.

Can Getfished tell if fish are biting at Nicholson River, today?

No. Because no forecast can 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. Try different locations, different bait and lures. Remember to use berley and try to target a specific fish species in season.

✨Find out what we learned from analysing 20,000 fishing reports about moon times and fish told us.

Nicholson River is a location within the region of: Lakes Entrance.

Nicholson River Overview

Latitude-37.8168
Longitude
Nearest cityMelbourne
EnvironmentEstuary
Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies)158.46  km
PlatformCaravan parkDrinking waterShelterToilets
RiversNicholson river
CreeksNeds creek drive

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