Fishing Times, Solunar, Reports

Port Campbell

Today's Port Campbell fishing forecast looks quiet overall, though the best solunar period may still offer a short window of activity. With the moon overhead, denoting a major period, a short lift in fish feeding activity is possible. Northerly winds are often warmer in Australia and can make fishing less consistent.

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Moon Phase

1st Quarter

Estimated Fish Feeding Activity

32%

Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.

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

Today’s Solunar Score

32%

Next Bite · Minor

12:33pm

Moon Phase

1st Quarter

The falling tide is reducing water depth as it moves towards the next low tide.

Next Tide

Low at 10:43

0.73 m

Current Tide

The tide is currently falling

Estimated Height

0.75 m

Current temperature

22.2°C

Today

Shower or two. Possible storm.

Maximum

23.0°C

Observed Tue 20 Oct, 8:50 am local time

Current speed

26.0 km/h

Direction

N

Observed Tue 20 Oct, 8:50 am local time

Fishing Reports

Port Campbell recent fishing reports

Recent catch activity for this location.

local data

Reports analysed

3

This year

1

This season

1

Species recorded

4

Reported species

Bluefin Tuna Gummy Shark Silver Trevally Snapper

Local species mix

This chart summarises species recorded from the local fishing report dataset.

* 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 4 species recorded for this location.

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What are today's best fishing times at Port Campbell?

Today's sunrise is 6:37 am and sunset is 7:49 pm. As a general guide, the hour before and after sunrise and sunset are often among the most productive fishing periods. Today's major 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 Port Campbell, 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.

Port Campbell Overview

Latitude-38.6191
Longitude
Nearest cityMelbourne
EnvironmentSaltwater
Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies)37.41  km
PlatformBeachesPiersCampgroundDrinking waterParkingShelterToilets
BaysPort campbell bay
CreeksPort campbell creek
EstuariesPort campbell creek

Region Locations

Port Campbell Fishing Spots

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Port Campbell Jetty

Next Bite · Minor

Starts: 12:33pm

Port Campbell Jetty is subdued at 28%, with only minor feeding activity likely.

32% Poor minor

Air 22.2 C

Pressure 1021 hPa

Water 15.6 C

Sunrise 6:37am

Sunset 7:49pm

Updated 20 Oct 9:26am

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