Mon
14 Sep
Light Drizzle
Range
13.9°C to 18.6°C
Rain
0.6 mm
Fishing Times, Solunar, Reports
Werribee South Pier
The forecast for Werribee South Pier is subdued today, so any bite window is likely to be brief. Because of the moon being overhead, the bite time currently forecasted offers potential for increased fish feeding activity. Light precipitation; often fishable with minimal impact.
Scheduled update AEST
Moon Phase
Waxing Crescent
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
42%
Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.
Check today’s major and minor bite windows, moon phase and seven-day solunar outlook for Werribee South Pier.
Today’s Solunar Score
42%
Next Bite · Major
1:29pm
Moon Phase
Waxing Crescent
Tide Overview
Werribee South Pier Tide Times
The tide is rising across Port Phillip Bay as water levels move towards the next high tide.
Next Tide
High at 17:04
0.76 m
Current Tide
The tide is currently rising
Estimated Height
0.30 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
Partly Cloudy
16.7°C
Today
Maximum
18.6°C
Minimum
13.9°C
Rain
0.6 mm
Tue
15 Sep
Light Drizzle
Range
9.3°C to 13.3°C
Rain
1.0 mm
Wed
16 Sep
Light Drizzle
Range
10.2°C to 12.4°C
Rain
0.2 mm
Thu
17 Sep
Overcast
Range
8.1°C to 14.1°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Fri
18 Sep
Overcast
Range
4.0°C to 21.5°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sat
19 Sep
Clear Sky
Range
11.9°C to 24.6°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sun
20 Sep
Light Drizzle
Range
11.3°C to 19.2°C
Rain
1.8 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
18.2 km/h
Direction
W
Today max
19.9 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
0.3 m
Max wave
0.42 m
Wave period
3.2 s
Swell
0.3 m
Wind wave
0.3 m
Water temp
14.5 C
Marine interpretation
Wave: low
Water: cold
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 6.9 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 14.5 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
Werribee South Pier recent fishing reports
Recent catch activity for this location.
Reports analysed
12
This year
12
This season
0
Species mentioned
5
Reported species
Snapper
Black Bream
Flathead
Australian Salmon
Calamari
Species most often mentioned in local reports
Reports in Werribee South Pier centre on a tighter cluster of species, led by Snapper, Black Bream and Flathead.
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 5 species mentions for this location.
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What are today's best fishing times at Werribee South Pier?
Today's sunrise is 6:25 am and sunset is 6:09 pm. As a general guide, the hour before and after sunrise and sunset are often among the most productive fishing periods. A minor solunar period overlaps the morning fishing period today. The sea-surface temperature is 14.5°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 jetty and you.
Werribee South Pier Fishing
Werribee South Pier sits at the Werribee River estuary, beside the Werribee boat ramp and close to the adjoining Werribee South beach. It is a land-based pier option with free, extensive parking and a comfortable fishing platform, with nearby family facilities including picnic areas, barbecues and a playground. Access is straightforward from Melbourne’s western side via the Princes Highway, but the pier can be busy on warm nights when both swimming and fishing activity increase. The nearby toilets are present but may be in poor condition, so they should not be relied on as a strong amenity.
The main [fishing factors](/https://getfished.fish/ at this pier are weed, river colour and current. From September through early December the area can be especially weedy, and the problem has been worse in periods without dredging. Heavy rain in Melbourne’s west can discolour the Werribee River entrance, which may slow bream fishing. Current can also move quickly at times, so bait control and rig choice matter more here than they do on a still beach. Flathead are present in the estuary, but the adjoining beach and exposed sand after dredging can be more relevant for them than the pier itself.
Fish the pier with the weed in mind before choosing a spot or rig. When weed is thick, both bait and lures can foul quickly, and a running sinker is less suitable because it is harder to keep clear of the weed. A paternoster may still collect weed at times, so a weedless approach is worth considering, particularly when casting lures. The pier gives access to habitat beneath and around the structure as well as water out from the platform, so it can be worth varying cast angles and distance rather than repeatedly dropping into the same weed line.
Light tackle is the most useful supported gear direction for this location. Mainline at or below 10 lb is appropriate, with a slightly heavier leader only where needed. The reason for staying light is practical rather than theoretical: the pier can fish slowly when conditions are off, and excess weight or bulky rigs can make the weed problem worse. When the current is moving or weed is heavy, choose enough weight and leader strength to stay in contact without turning the rig into an anchor for floating weed.
Can Getfished tell if fish are biting at Werribee South 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.
Werribee South Pier is a location within the region of:
Melbourne.
Werribee South Pier Overview
| Werribee South Pier is also known by these names: | Werribee pier Werribee river pier |
|---|---|
| Latitude | -37.9579 |
| Longitude | 144.715
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| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Environment | Estuary |
| Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies) | 27.05 km |
| Platform | BeachesJettiesLand basedPiers |
| Bays | Port phillip bay |
| Rivers | Werribee river |
| Estuaries | Werribee river |
| Amenities | Bbq Boat ramp Boat trailer parking Camping caravan park Car parking Picnic shelter Playground Shops Tackle store Toilets |
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