Mon
3 Aug
43%
Activity
Moon Phase
waning gibbous
Moonrise
10:18pm
Major Windows
2:25am – 4:25am
2:47pm – 4:47pm
Minor Windows
8:25am – 10:25am
9:18pm – 11:18pm
Fishing Times, Tides & Weather
Williamstown Fishing Times, Tides, Weather & Reports
Today's Williamstown fishing forecast is based on the current solunar and weather signals. West-northwest winds can remain productive, though warmth may affect shallow water. Light precipitation; often fishable with minimal impact.
Updated
Moon Phase
Waning Gibbous
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
43%
Possible bite intensity is 43%, suggesting quiet fishing conditions.
Daily Timing
Williamstown Fishing Times & Solunar Score
Current data for Williamstown place conditions in the quiet range at 43% potential bite intensity.
Solunar Score Today
43% Potential Bite (Feeding) Intensity
Major Bite Windows
Major 1
02:25 – 04:25
Centre · 03:25
Strength · 86.7%
Overhead transit major
Major 2
14:47 – 16:47
Centre · 15:47
Strength · 85.2%
Underfoot transit major
Minor Bite Windows
Minor 1
08:25 – 10:25
Centre · 09:25
Strength · 25.3%
Moonset minor
Minor 2
21:18 – 23:18
Centre · 22:18
Strength · 20.3%
Moonrise minor
7 Day Solunar Forecast
Williamstown 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
Williamstown Fishing Tides, times today and this week
Next tide: Highat 21:01· 1.01 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
13.3°C
Today
Maximum
14.2°C
Minimum
8.8°C
Rain
0.9 mm
Mon
3 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
8.8°C to 14.2°C
Rain
0.9 mm
Tue
4 Aug
Dense Drizzle
Range
8.1°C to 12.6°C
Rain
6.1 mm
Wed
5 Aug
Partly Cloudy
Range
9.2°C to 13.6°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Thu
6 Aug
Overcast
Range
7.4°C to 13.9°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Fri
7 Aug
Overcast
Range
8.7°C to 14.7°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sat
8 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
8.3°C to 13.2°C
Rain
1.5 mm
Sun
9 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
10.0°C to 13.0°C
Rain
1.5 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
1020
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
18.4 km/h
Direction
NW
Today max
21.1 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
0.24 m
Max wave
0.42 m
Wave period
4.80 s
Swell
0.24 m
Wind wave
0.38 m
Water temp
11.5 C
Marine interpretation
Wave: low
Water: cold
Marine observations point to a reasonably fishable sea state.
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 5.15 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 11.5 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
Williamstown recent fishing reports
Recent catch activity for this location.
Reports analysed
2
This year
0
This season
0
Species mentioned
2
Reported species
Snapper
Australian Salmon
Species most often mentioned in local reports
Williamstown reports are led by Snapper, with Australian Salmon not far behind.
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 2 species mentions for this location.
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What are today's best fishing times at Williamstown?
Today's sunrise is 7:20 am and sunset is 5:33 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 evening fishing period today. The sea-surface temperature is 11.5°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 imortant in order to bring the towards the fish towards jetty and into you.
Autumn Fishing
Snapper are a good choice for anglers to target during autumn. With the water temperature dropping the jetty provides an opportunity to concentrate on these species.
Winter Fishing
Australian Salmon and Snapper are the species to focus on because Winter is when the water drops below 15c and this jetty 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.
Williamstown Fishing
Williamstown Fishing Guide
Williamstown fishing goes back to the early days of Melbourne. Located on Port ferguson-street-pier/Phillip Bay right around the corner from the mouth of the Yarra River. It offers a wealth of piers and fishing opportunities. Plus it’s right next door to the heart of Melbourne.
Major Piers include Gem Pier and Ferguson Pier. There are several other piers and walkways you can explore.
Fishing sees species such as Pinkie Snapper, Snapper and Flathead. Not to mention the Bream and Barracouta.
In other words, some pretty awesome fish species to be sought at Williamstown – right in close to the city!
Nearby to Williamstown – technically in the suburb of Newport – is The Warmies. This is an excellent spot for land-based fishing. The Warmies is technically located in the suburb of Newport. But people tend to call the area around the shoreline there Williamstown because the boat ramp is named that way.
Upstream from the awesome Yarra River Estuary, the Maribyrnong River flows into the Yarra. This provides a significant estuary with excellent flows and a variety of fish species – including mulloway.
The area is partially composed of industrial and marine industries. Of note is the naval dockyard.
Williamstown pier is a great fishing spot for people in the west or inner city, but I find it’s not that near me to make it a personal favourite.
Having said that – don’t let my northeastern suburban Melbourne location put you off because a lot of folks fish the area with great success!
Admittedly, I do fish the area, however. Normally heading down to the Warmies, sometimes known as The Hotties, which is a personal favourite.
Williamstown Boat Ramp
Williamstown Boat Ramp is one of the better boat ramps in Melbourne, having been upgraded in recent years.
Sometimes the naming can get confusing, with some people referring to it as “Newport Boat Ramp” because it is actually in the suburb of Newport, which is right next door.
It’s located in the same location as the famous Warmies beloved of land-based anglers.
Williamstown Fishing Review Summary
If you’re fishing Williamstown for Bream and Squid, then fish light. You don’t need heavy lines and lots of lead here. The current in Hobson’s Bay is minor unless the wind is really blowing.
During a blow, some excellent snapper models can come in close. Making Williamstown Fishing pretty exciting. At those times you’ll need a heavier line and some extra lead.
The area is well worth fishing. Williamstown is not too bad for families for the most part.
Pros
- Close to Melbourne – only 8.7km from GPO
- Several Piers to Choose from
- Locally, the Boat Ramp and the Warmies are popular fishing spots
- Consistent fishing reports for Bream, Pinkies, Squid and even Snapper
Cons
- Can be busy on weekends and public holidays
- Parking can be hard as it’s limited at times
- Close to the city of Melbourne, so can be a lot of fishos at times.
Can Getfished tell if fish are biting at Williamstown, 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!
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Williamstown is a location within the region of:
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Williamstown Overview
| Latitude | -37.8569 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 144.8977
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| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies) | 12.18 km |
| Platform | Beaches Jetties Land based Piers |
| Bays | Port phillip bay |
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