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Rye Pier Fishing

Today's Rye Pier fishing times are based on the current solunar and weather signals. Passing showers; short windows of opportunity between rain.

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Last updated Sun 15 Nov 2026 · 11:00am AEDT

Moon Phase

Waxing Crescent

Estimated Fish Feeding Activity

32%

Possible bite intensity is 32%, suggesting quiet fishing conditions.

Current Bite · Minor · 11:13am

Current Weather · 14.1 C

Pressure · 1013.5 hPa

Sunrise · 6:00am

Sunset · 8:10pm

Next Tide · Low · 13:14

Rye Pier Fishing

Solunar Overview

Rye Pier Fishing Times

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Check today’s major and minor bite times, moon phase and seven-day solunar outlook for Rye Pier.

Today’s Solunar Score

32%

Current Bite · Minor

Until 11:13am

Moon Phase

Waxing Crescent

Tide Overview

Rye Pier Tide Times For Fishing

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The tide is falling across Port Phillip Bay as water levels move towards the next low tide.

Next Tide

Low at 13:14

0.41 m

Current Tide

The tide is currently falling

Estimated Height

0.54 m

Weather overview

Rye Pier Fishing Weather

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Current temperature

14.1°C

Today

Showers.

Maximum

17.0°C

Observed Sun 15 Nov, 10:50 am local time

Barometric pressure overview

Rye Pier Fishing Barometric pressure

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Pressure

1013.5 hPa

Observed Sun 15 Nov, 10:50 am local time

Wind overview

Rye Pier Fishing Wind

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Current speed

6.0 km/h

Direction

Observed Sun 15 Nov, 10:50 am local time

Marine conditions overview

Rye Pier Fishing Marine conditions

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Current wave

1.58 m

Water temperature

16.1 C

Data updated Sun 15 Nov, 11:00 am local time

Fishing Report

Rye Pier recent fishing reports

Recent catch activity for this location.

local data

Reports analysed

This year

This season

Species recorded

Reported species

Squid King George Whiting Garfish Australian Salmon

Fish species most often mentioned in local reports

Squid stands out in Rye Pier reports, with King George Whiting and Garfish 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 4 species recorded for this location.

Local bait trends

Bait showing up in reports

Around this area, squid feature again and again.

It is a useful starting point, not a hard ranking.

Built from all-time reported bait mentions: 40 mentions across 1 distinct bait entries.

Share of the displayed top 1 bait recorded.

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What are today's best fishing times at Rye Pier?

Today's sunrise is 6:00 am and sunset is 8:10 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 morning fishing period today.

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Rye Pier Fishing

Rye gets packed out during the summer holiday period in particular. Its a family holiday spot for many due it Rye’s extensive shopping district, proximity to a large number of attractions. Plus, most importantly, it attracts a great range of species. Including Bronze Whaler sharks.

Can Getfished tell if fish are biting at Rye 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!

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Rye Pier is a location within the region of: Mornington Peninsula.

Summer Fishing

King George Whiting and Squid can be targeted at the location 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, King George Whiting and Squid are a good choice for anglers to target during autumn. With the water temperature dropping the location provides an opportunity to concentrate on these species.

Winter Fishing

Garfish, King George Whiting and Squid are the species to focus on because Winter is when the water drops below 15c and this location 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 and Squid becoming more active. Later in spring summer species such as King George Whiting and Squid begin to move into the area and can become more common at the location.

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Rye Pier Overview

Latitude	-38.3683
Longitude	144.8227 View on Google Maps
Nearest city	Melbourne
Environment	Saltwater
Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies)	98.12 km

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