Tue
14 Jul
83%
Activity
Moon Phase
new
Moonrise
7:26am
Major Windows
11:07am – 1:07pm
11:38pm – 1:38am
Minor Windows
6:26am – 8:26am
3:54pm – 5:54pm
Solunar, Weather & Reports
Sweeneys Flats Fishing Times, Weather & Reports
Today's Sweeneys Flats fishing forecast is based on the current solunar and weather signals. Drizzle may slightly improve feeding. Especially during solunar bite periods.
Updated
Moon Phase
New
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
83%
Possible bite intensity is 83%, suggesting excellent fishing conditions.
Next Bite · Major
·
11:07am
Current Weather
·
Light Drizzle 9.8 C
Pressure
·
1017 hPa
Sunrise
·
7:32am
Sunset
·
5:17pm
Daily Timing
Solunar
Current data for Sweeneys Flats place conditions in the excellent range at 83% potential bite intensity.
Solunar Score Today
83% Potential Bite (Feeding) Intensity
Major Bite Windows
Major 1
11:07 – 13:07
Centre · 12:07
Strength · 100%
Overhead transit major
Major 2
23:38 – 01:38
Centre · 00:38
Strength · 53.6%
Underfoot transit major
Minor Bite Windows
Minor 1
06:26 – 08:26
Centre · 07:26
Strength · 29.7%
Moonrise minor
Minor 2
15:54 – 17:54
Centre · 16:54
Strength · 27.9%
Moonset minor
7 Day Solunar Forecast
Plan upcoming fishing windows across the week
Compare daily bite activity, major feeding windows and moon conditions to help plan upcoming fishing sessions.
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
Light Drizzle
9.8°C
Today
Maximum
14.9°C
Minimum
8.3°C
Rain
1.4 mm
Tue
14 Jul
Moderate Drizzle
Range
8.3°C to 14.9°C
Rain
1.4 mm
Wed
15 Jul
Overcast
Range
4.9°C to 14.5°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Thu
16 Jul
Light Drizzle
Range
6.9°C to 14.3°C
Rain
0.1 mm
Fri
17 Jul
Overcast
Range
6.3°C to 15.4°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sat
18 Jul
Overcast
Range
1.1°C to 14.3°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sun
19 Jul
Overcast
Range
1.6°C to 16.3°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Mon
20 Jul
Overcast
Range
5.6°C to 13.9°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Pressure
Barometric pressure
Pressure is most useful when it shows movement. A stable, rising, or falling trend can add context to the rest of today’s fishing forecast.
Right now
1017
hPa
⮝
Rising
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
12.9 km/h
Direction
NW
Today max
20.0 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.
Fishing Reports
Recent reports for Sweeneys Flats
Recent catch activity for this location.
Reports analysed
4
This year
4
This season
1
Species mentioned
1
Reported species
Carp
Species most often mentioned in local reports
Sweeneys Flats reports centre on Carp.
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 1 species mentions for this location.
Local bait trends
Bait turning up in reports
Worms set the pace here, while chicken and corn also show up consistently.
It is a useful starting point, not a hard ranking.
Built from all-time reported bait mentions: 48 mentions across 3 distinct bait entries.
Share of the displayed top 3 bait mentions.
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Sweeneys Flats Fishing
Sweeneys Flats is a freshwater Yarra River location at Eltham, reached from Sweeneys Lane and set in bushland rather than a built-up fishing platform. Access is mainly land based, with an informal parking area on a dirt track and banks that can be easier than some nearby Yarra sections but still rough in places. Some adjoining land is private, so stay within public bushland and avoid crossing residences or farms. After rain, mud is a practical issue for both parking and walking, and some banks can become difficult or unsuitable for children.
The river here has a mix of faster rapids, deeper pools and nearby tributary influence, including creeks that meet the Yarra through this part of Melbourne’s north-east. That mix creates varied freshwater habitat, but the fishing can be inconsistent and the area receives pressure from local anglers. European carp are a major pest and must not be returned alive to the water. Macquarie perch occur in this stretch and are fully protected, so they must be released unharmed. Murray cod may appear in the broader Yarra here, but closed season rules apply from September through November inclusive. Fish taken from this area are best treated cautiously, with catch and release a sensible approach for most species other than carp.
Work the accessible bank edges, deeper pools, slower water beside faster flow, and any snaggy sections carefully rather than settling in one place. A running sinker rig can help keep bait moving naturally while giving some chance of steering fish away from snags. Redfin may respond to blade-style spinners, while eels and carp are more likely around slower, deeper or muddier sections and creek-influenced water. Bait fishing needs attention because long-necked turtles may be hooked; handle them carefully and return them safely. Westerfolds Park upstream has been signed as no fishing, so check local signage before extending a session beyond Sweeneys Flats.
Light freshwater gear suits the location. A regular spinning rod around 6 ft is practical, with 9 ft about the upper useful limit on the bank. Line around 6 lb is enough for most fishing here, with up to 10 lb reasonable where snags, carp or awkward bank angles are a concern. Between October and March, take extra care around grass, scrub and riverbanks because tiger and brown snakes can be active near the water.
Can Getfished tell if fish are biting at Sweeneys Flats, 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 fising 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!
Sweeneys Flats is a location within the region of:
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Sweeneys Flats Overview
| Latitude | -37.7349324 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 145.1582221
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| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Distance | 19.25 km |
| Platform | Land based |
| Rivers | Yarra river |
| Creeks | Diamond creek |
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