Wed
26 Aug
39%
Activity
Moon Phase
waxing gibbous
Moonrise
3:53pm
Major Windows
10:32am – 12:32pm
10:10pm – 12:10am
Minor Windows
4:46am – 6:46am
2:53pm – 4:53pm
Fishing Times, Solunar, Reports
St Kilda Pier Fishing Times
St Kilda Pier 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.
Updated
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
39%
Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.
Daily Timing
St Kilda Pier Fishing Times & Solunar Score
St Kilda Pier is currently in the poor range at 28%, with limited feeding activity expected. The 3:33am-5:33am window is still the best chance.
Solunar Score Today
39% Potential Bite (Feeding) Intensity
Major Bite Windows
Major 1
10:32 – 12:32
Centre · 11:32
Strength · 32.1%
Underfoot transit major
Major 2
22:10 – 00:10
Centre · 23:10
Strength · 100%
Overhead transit major
Minor Bite Windows
Minor 1
04:46 – 06:46
Centre · 05:46
Strength · 21.1%
Moonset minor
Minor 2
14:53 – 16:53
Centre · 15:53
Strength · 25.4%
Moonrise minor
7 Day Solunar Forecast
St Kilda Pier Fishing Times: This Week's Planner
Compare daily bite activity, major fish feeding times and moon conditions to help plan upcoming fishing sessions.
7 Day Tides
St Kilda Pier Fishing Tides, times today and this week
Next tide: Highat 05:30· 0.82 m
Today's Tides
Current Tide At St Kilda Pier
Current tide direction is under determination
Current Tide Explanation
The current tide direction across Port Phillip Bay cannot be determined reliably from the available tide events.
Check the listed high and low tide times when considering how changing water levels may affect local fishing conditions.
Today's Tide Times
High
05:30
0.82 m
Low
11:40
0.28 m
High
17:39
0.86 m
Today's Tide Chart
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
Mainly Clear
13.2°C
Today
Maximum
13.3°C
Minimum
9.6°C
Rain
1.0 mm
Wed
26 Aug
Moderate Drizzle
Range
9.6°C to 13.3°C
Rain
1.0 mm
Thu
27 Aug
Overcast
Range
7.9°C to 13.1°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Fri
28 Aug
Moderate Drizzle
Range
9.7°C to 14.3°C
Rain
1.4 mm
Sat
29 Aug
Overcast
Range
7.8°C to 13.0°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sun
30 Aug
Overcast
Range
10.0°C to 13.3°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Mon
31 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
11.1°C to 16.2°C
Rain
0.6 mm
Tue
1 Sep
Light Drizzle
Range
12.2°C to 17.4°C
Rain
2.5 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
1021
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
15.2 km/h
Direction
S
Today max
19.5 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
0.48 m
Max wave
0.64 m
Wave period
4.4 s
Swell
0.58 m
Wind wave
0.46 m
Water temp
13 C
Marine interpretation
Wave: moderate
Water: cold
Marine conditions appear manageable based on current wave readings.
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 4.9 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 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
St Kilda Pier recent fishing reports
Recent catch activity for this location.
Reports analysed
8
This year
7
This season
4
Species mentioned
4
Reported species
Snapper
Flathead
Black Bream
Australian Salmon
Species most often mentioned in local reports
St Kilda Pier reports are led by Snapper, Flathead and Black Bream.
The leading species here reflect report mentions for this location, not a complete catch survey.
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 mentions for this location.
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What are today's best fishing times at St Kilda Pier?
Today's sunrise is 6:52 am and sunset is 5:52 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. The sea-surface temperature is 13.0°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.
Spring Fishing
Spring sees the water temperature begin to rise with Flathead becoming more active. Later in spring summer species such as begin to move into the area and can become more common at the pier.
St Kilda Pier Fishing
St Kilda Pier Fishing on a warm summer’s night was how I started targeting flathead and pinkies as a teenager. It has had major modifications in the decades since then. It’s remains a major icon on Port Phillip Bay and is rich in history. Going back to 1853!
The addition of a rock wall and the harbour adjoining it significantly altered the longshore drift. That’s to say, the currents that deposit sand influence fish feeding opportunities. It has been positive, particularly for land-based fishing for flathead.
Rock Wall Addition – Like The Old St Kilda Pier, Only Better
However, fishing the rock wall offers all the advantages of the old pier. Access to the open and relatively deeper waters.
I would sum up St Kilda Pier fishing in a single fish species: flathead. I’ve caught numerous off the old pier over the years.
While it’s been many years since I’ve fished it, other fishos seem to be experiencing the same thing. Flathead!
Of course, there’s plenty of bream and pinky snapper caught by folks, too. As well as squid ak calamari.
While not as famous for fishing as, say, The Warmies, it’s certainly played a major role in recreational fishing throughout the last century and a half.
Fishing St Kilda Pier Bait Choices
When fishing St Kilda Pier, frozen whitebait (fish) fished whole on a running sinker or a paternoster works well. However, I’ve also used prawns effectively too.
Just make sure you use the bait or lure that matches the preferences of the target species you’re aiming for. With frozen bait, make sure you buy the freshest you can. There’s a local service station near the St Kilda boat ramp that usually sells excellent quality frozen bait due to its high turnover. Stale bait doesn’t work at St Kilda. Give yourself an edge and put in the effort to obtain premium bait here.
There’s an exception to the “stale bait” issue with fishing St Kilda Pier – or any other. That’s specially prepared bait. I often prepare, salt and preserve my own bait, flavours and scents added. Then refrigerate.
Done right, I can keep any bait in A1 condition in the fridge for a full season.
St Kilda Pier Fishing Best Bait
While you wont see it in to many Fishing Reports at St Kilda Pier I’ve used chicken breast very effetively here.
I’ve also had success here fishing bloody chicken liver, or hearts, on a paternoster rig for pinkies. You’ll need to use some elastic thread to keep the liver on, as it’s so soft.
For flathead, I’ve generally gone with a running sinker. Try a pilchard or bluebait is cut to suit the hook size. The running sinker will help set the hook while keeping the bait down on the bottom.
Soft plastics always work great. That’s judging by reports in the fishing forums and YouTube videos. In my experience, it’s hard to go past a soft plastic in a motor oil colour if targeting flathead almost anywhere in Port Phillip Bay.
Zman and Gulp are notable brands. Zman is more durable.
Rods, Reels & Best Time To Go St Kilda Pier Fishing
The best times to fish at St Kilda Pier are dawn and dusk.
I’ve found flathead bite better when the tide is starting to go out. Pinkies and Snapper are better fished when there is some wave and current action. Having said that, I’ve caught flathead in the mid to late afternoon in late spring and early summer. Just be prepared for slower bites.
The wind coming in from the West is good.
As already noted. This is a busy pier. You might get away with a 10-foot or larger rod off the rock wall. But I’d stick to something in the Estuary spinning rod size range. Say no longer than 9 feet or less.
I always fish light here. So I keep the sinker down to just enough to keep the bait positioned.
Berley Brings Baitfish At St Kilda Pier
Because St Kilda is so close to the city, it is heavily fished. I recommend you use attractants on your baits. This can help give you a competitive edge.
If you’re not using a proven pre-scented lure like Berkley Gulp, try using some Squidgy S Factor. If you’re using natural baits, S-Factor works extremely well, too.
Don’t forget to burley well. Regular burley, like breadcrumbs and tuna oil, will bring the fish closer to your location.
It’s these things that always make a difference – no matter where you are fishing!
Ignore anybody telling you to stop using berley. There are a few odd older fishos out there that I’ve met, first thing in the morning, before dawn. A couple of these guys have demanded, both here at St Kilda Pier and at Mordialloc Pier, that I not use berley.
As far as I can tell, they’ve already added berley to their area of the pier and don’t want any competition.
So – smile nicely. Then bloody well ignore them.
While you rarely seem to see soft plastic fishos using berley, I’ve found the very fact that it brings in baitfish the best reason to use berley, even with this style of fishing.
Kayak Fishing St Kilda Pier
In recent times, it’s become common to see fishing kayaks within the rock wall area. The area is well protected, and a kayak helps reach spots land-based fishos can’t reach.
Accessing the water for your kayak can be hard when the beach is busy. But it isn’t too bad on quieter days, such as weekdays outside of the holiday season.
Of course, you could launch around the St Kilda boat ramp area, if the beach isn’t possible. Just be cautious, the boat traffic can be heavy throughout the summer season.
Blocking a boat ramp with a kayak is a sure-fire way to upset boaties, too. “Ramp rage” is a real thing, sadly, some ramps more so than others.
St Kilda Pier Fishing Tips
- Fish light. No point fishing heavy here. 6 to 10lb main line. 6 to a 9-foot rod.
- Focus fish species: Flathead, Bream, Pinky Snapper, Adult Snapper, Garfish and Mullet.
- The rock wall facing the ocean for snapper & flathead. Inside harbour for bream & flathead.
- Fish the incoming and outgoing tide, two hours on either side will see you right.
- Fishing St Kilda Pier itself is good for flathead, mullet, bream, garfish and pinky snapper – well lit at night.
- Night fishing is popular, though my preference early morning before & after dawn.
St Kilda Pier Fishing Review Summary
The Fishing St Kilda pier has improved since the addition of the rock wall. This is great as it was always a top spot. Certainly worth a trip down targeting flathead and pinkie snapper!
My biggest gripe about this spot is the public toilets. We’ve all got to go – but going to St Kilda can be an ordeal. Look. I’ve seen toilets overflowing with faeces right out the door! If you’re young enough to hold on, then you’ll probably do fine. But as you get older, it can get close to impossible after hours on a pier.
Pros
- Close to the city and suburbs
- Family-friendly – children under strict supervision
- Good range of fish habitats and fish species
- Great Flathead fishing location
- In the right conditions, you can target big Snapper
- In clear, calm conditions Squid fishing can be productive. Kiosk
Cons
- Parking is good, but can work out expensive during the day.
- Toilets are frequently in a disgusting state
- Can be a gathering point for youth gangs in recent years. Which is a great shame
- Parking can be hard in the Summer peak season
Can Getfished tell if fish are biting at St Kilda 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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St Kilda Pier is a location within the region of:
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St Kilda Pier Overview
| St Kilda Pier is also known by these names: | St kilda St kilda marina St kilda boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Latitude | -37.8676 |
| Longitude | 144.9788
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| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies) | 7.20 km |
| Platform | Beaches Piers Rock wall |
| Bays | Port phillip bay |
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