Sun
27 Sep
Overcast
Range
9.3°C to 11.8°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Fishing Times, Solunar, Reports
Wild Dog Creek Entrance
Fishing may be harder work at Wild Dog Creek Entrance today, with short windows more likely than steady activity. With the major bite period coinciding with the moon overhead, this supports the potential for increased fish feeding activity. Low light conditions may improve feeding activity.
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Moon Phase
Full
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
76%
Wild Dog Creek Entrance is subdued at 28%, with only minor feeding activity likely.
Check today’s major and minor bite windows, moon phase and seven-day solunar outlook for Wild Dog Creek Entrance.
Today’s Solunar Score
76%
Current Bite · Minor
Until 7:01am
Moon Phase
Full
The rising tide is increasing water depth as it moves towards the next high tide.
Next Tide
High at 12:02
1.71 m
Current Tide
The tide is currently rising
Estimated Height
0.85 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.
Last Reported
Overcast
9.9°C
Today
Maximum
11.8°C
Minimum
9.3°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Mon
28 Sep
Overcast
Range
9.0°C to 12.9°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Tue
29 Sep
Overcast
Range
11.3°C to 22.5°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Wed
30 Sep
Moderate Drizzle
Range
14.7°C to 22.5°C
Rain
1.6 mm
Thu
1 Oct
Dense Drizzle
Range
13.2°C to 18.6°C
Rain
6.8 mm
Fri
2 Oct
Moderate Drizzle
Range
10.3°C to 12.9°C
Rain
3.6 mm
Sat
3 Oct
Overcast
Range
10.0°C to 12.6°C
Rain
0.0 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.
Last Reported
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.
Last Reported
Current speed
18.1 km/h
Direction
SE
Today max
18.3 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
2.5 m
Max wave
2.52 m
Wave period
11.05 s
Swell
2.36 m
Wind wave
0.9 m
Water temp
13.9 C
Marine interpretation
Wave: caution
Water: cold
Current marine conditions suggest a fairly manageable sea state.
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 11.8 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 13.9 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
Wild Dog Creek Entrance recent fishing reports
Recent catch activity for this location.
Reports analysed
1
This year
0
This season
0
Species recorded
1
Reported species
Australian Salmon
Species most often mentioned in local reports
Australian Salmon leads the reports for Wild Dog Creek Entrance.
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 recorded for this location.
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What are today's best fishing times at Wild Dog Creek Entrance?
Today's sunrise is 6:09 am and sunset is 6:24 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 13.9°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.
Can Getfished tell if fish are biting at Wild Dog Creek Entrance, today?
No. Because no forecast can 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. Try different locations, different bait and lures. Remember to use berley and try to target a specific fish species in season.
✨Find out what we learned from analysing 20,000 fishing reports about moon times and fish told us.
Wild Dog Creek Entrance is a location within the region of:
Surf Coast.
Wild Dog Creek Entrance Overview
| Latitude | -38.7484 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 143.6704
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| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Environment | Saltwater |
| Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies) | 153.41 km |
| Platform | PiersCaravan parkDrinking waterParkingToilets |
| Bays | Apollo bay |
| Creeks | Apollo bay to skenes creek coastal trailMilford creek |
| Estuaries | Wild dog creek |
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