Thu
3 Sep
51%
Activity
Moon Phase
3rd quarter
Moonrise
Major Windows
3:37am – 5:37am
4:05pm – 6:05pm
Minor Windows
8:28am – 10:28am
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Fishing Times, Solunar, Reports
Portarlington Pier
Portarlington Pier has a slower forecast today, but a short lift in activity is still possible around the better bite time. With the moon overhead, denoting a major period, a short lift in fish feeding activity is possible. Light precipitation; often fishable with minimal impact.
Updated
Moon Phase
3rd Quarter
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
51%
Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.
Daily Timing
Portarlington Pier Fishing Times & Solunar Score
Portarlington Pier is currently in the poor range at 28%, with limited feeding activity expected. The 3:35am-5:35am window is still the best chance.
Solunar Score Today
51% Potential Bite (Feeding) Intensity
Major Bite Windows
Major 1
03:37 – 05:37
Centre · 04:37
Strength · 100%
Overhead transit major
Major 2
16:05 – 18:05
Centre · 17:05
Strength · 100%
Underfoot transit major
Minor Bite Windows
Minor 1
08:28 – 10:28
Centre · 09:28
Strength · 30.9%
Moonset minor
Minor 2
Moonrise minor
7 Day Solunar Forecast
Portarlington Pier Fishing Times: This Week's Planner
Compare daily bite activity, major fish feeding times and moon conditions to help plan upcoming fishing sessions.
Tide Overview
Portarlington Pier Tide Times
The tide is falling across Port Phillip Bay as water levels move towards the next low tide.
Next Tide
Low at 01:32
0.30 m
Current Tide
The tide is currently falling
Estimated Height
1.03 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
Clear Sky
12.0°C
Today
Maximum
15.1°C
Minimum
8.9°C
Rain
0.9 mm
Thu
3 Sep
Light Drizzle
Range
8.9°C to 15.1°C
Rain
0.9 mm
Fri
4 Sep
Moderate Drizzle
Range
7.7°C to 16.1°C
Rain
1.9 mm
Sat
5 Sep
Moderate Drizzle
Range
11.5°C to 16.4°C
Rain
1.8 mm
Sun
6 Sep
Light Drizzle
Range
9.8°C to 15.6°C
Rain
1.3 mm
Mon
7 Sep
Light Drizzle
Range
8.9°C to 13.3°C
Rain
0.6 mm
Tue
8 Sep
Light Drizzle
Range
7.4°C to 12.8°C
Rain
1.6 mm
Wed
9 Sep
Light Drizzle
Range
7.7°C to 13.2°C
Rain
0.2 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
1019
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
15.9 km/h
Direction
W
Today max
29.2 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
2.38 m
Max wave
2.42 m
Wave period
11.05 s
Swell
2.42 m
Wind wave
0.68 m
Water temp
13.7 C
Marine interpretation
Wave: caution
Water: cold
Marine conditions appear manageable based on currently available wave readings.
Marine caution
Higher waves suggest a conservative approach, especially in exposed areas. 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 12.2 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 13.7 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
Portarlington Pier recent fishing reports
Recent catch activity for this location.
Reports analysed
14
This year
5
This season
0
Species mentioned
6
Reported species
Snapper
Australian Salmon
Squid
Flathead
Silver Trevally
Species most often mentioned in local reports
Snapper stands out in Portarlington Pier reports, with Australian Salmon and Squid also showing up regularly.
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 5 species mentions for this location.
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What are today's best fishing times at Portarlington Pier?
Today's sunrise is 6:42 am and sunset is 6:00 pm. As a general guide, the hour before and after sunrise and sunset are often among the most productive fishing periods. A major solunar period overlaps the evening fishing period today. The sea-surface temperature is 13.7°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 pier and you.
Summer Fishing
Snapper can be targeted at the pier 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 are a good choice for anglers to target during autumn. With the water temperature dropping the pier provides an opportunity to concentrate on these species.
Winter Fishing
Australian Salmon, Flathead, Silver Trevally, Snapper and Squid are the species to focus on because Winter is when the water drops below 15c and this pier 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.
Portarlington Pier Fishing
This has become a pretty comfortable pier to fish. It has seen major upgrades and is a good modern pier. Fish for Australian Salmon, Flathead, Pinkies and Snapper. Squid can be caught from the pier section, along with garfish, bream and mullet.
For bigger species the extension of the pier along the rock wall produces some good sized fish in the deeper waters.
Portarlington is located just within Corio Bay, which is a part of Port Phillip Bay and not that far from Port Phillip Heads.
It can be busy during the summer months when the tourists are in town. But it’s quieter in the off-peak periods and quite productive.
The local beaches, adjoining the pier, including in front of the caravan park, are great flathead grounds. Especially if fished at night.
I used to find fishing for squid more productive since the recent pier upgrades. But this could be a temporarey dispacement of the species. They still come in and the ink stains on the concrete attest to this.
Can Getfished tell if fish are biting at Portarlington 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.
Portarlington Pier is a location within the region of:
Bellarine Peninsula.
Portarlington Pier Overview
| Latitude | -38.1155 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 144.6567
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| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Environment | Saltwater |
| Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies) | 105.97 km |
| Platform | BeachesLand basedPiersRock wall |
| Bays | Port phillip bayCorio bay |
| Amenities | Bbq Boat ramp Boat trailer parking Camping caravan park Car parking Ferry Fishing charters Hotel motel Kiosk Picnic shelter Playground Restaurant Shops Tackle store Toilets |
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