Tue
11 Aug
Activity
Moon Phase
waning crescent
Moonrise
6:02am
Major Windows
9:45am – 11:45am
10:14pm – 12:14am
Minor Windows
5:02am – 7:02am
2:38pm – 4:38pm
Fishing, Tides, Times, Solunar, Weather
Port Welshpool has a favourable fishing forecast today, especially around the stronger solunar bite times. During the peak period, the moon is overhead, which should see an increase in fish feeding activity. Frequent showers; conditions likely to vary throughout the session.
Updated
Moon Phase
Waning Crescent
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
60%
Port Welshpool is tracking well at 60%, with a worthwhile bite period approaching.
Daily Timing
Conditions at Port Welshpool today rate a 60%, placing it in the good range. Consider the 2:38pm-4:38pm window for the best opportunity.
Solunar Score Today
60% Potential Bite (Feeding) Intensity
Major 1
09:45 – 11:45
Centre · 10:45
Strength · 100%
Overhead transit major
Major 2
22:14 – 00:14
Centre · 23:14
Strength · 100%
Underfoot transit major
Minor 1
05:02 – 07:02
Centre · 06:02
Strength · 34.8%
Moonrise minor
Minor 2
14:38 – 16:38
Centre · 15:38
Strength · 41.2%
Moonset minor
7 Day Solunar Forecast
Compare daily bite activity, major fish feeding times and moon conditions to help plan upcoming fishing sessions.
7 Day Tides
Today's Tides
The tide is currently rising
The rising tide is increasing water depth as it moves towards the next high tide.
Increasing depth and water movement may allow fish to move across shallower ground and closer to submerged structure or shoreline feeding areas.
Low
00:49
0.52 m
High
07:17
2.51 m
Low
12:53
1.03 m
High
18:39
2.72 m
Weather
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
Mainly Clear
12.9°C
Today
Maximum
12.9°C
Minimum
7.5°C
Rain
9.2 mm
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
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.
Recent readings build the pressure trend used for interpretation.
Wind
Wind direction and strength can change how exposed a location feels, especially around open water, beaches, piers, and headlands.
Right now
Current speed
7.0 km/h
Direction
SW
Today max
20.1 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
Marine forecasts are guidance only. Conditions can change quickly on exposed water.
Current marine state
Current wave
0.36 m
Max wave
0.42 m
Wave period
4.35 s
Swell
0.32 m
Wind wave
0.22 m
Water temp
12.8 C
Marine interpretation
Wave readings indicate conditions that should remain manageable for many anglers.
Marine caution
Even with lower waves, wave height and conditions can vary depending on wind and local water movement. 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 5.15 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 12.8 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
Recent catch activity for this location.
Reports analysed
12
This year
3
This season
3
Species mentioned
12
Reported species
Port Welshpool reports are led by Flathead, Garfish and Squid.
The leading species here reflect report mentions within the region, not a full catch survey.
Based on regional 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.
Today's sunrise is 7:07 am and sunset is 5:32 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.
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.
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| Latitude | -38.6999 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 146.4649
View on Google Maps |
| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies) | 164.03 km |
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Region Locations
Port Welshpool Boat Ramp is tracking well at 60%, with a worthwhile bite period approaching.
Air 9.7 C
Pressure 1019 hPa
Water 12.8 C
Sunrise 7:07am
Sunset 5:32pm
Updated 11 Aug 9:00pm
Good conditions at 60%, with the next bite window worth watching.
Air 9.7 C
Sunrise 7:07am
Sunset 5:32pm
Updated 11 Aug 9:00pm
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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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