Tue
14 Jul
83%
Activity
Moon Phase
new
Moonrise
7:27am
Major Windows
11:08am – 1:08pm
11:39pm – 1:39am
Minor Windows
6:27am – 8:27am
3:55pm – 5:55pm
Solunar, Tides & Weather
Williamstown Fishing Times, Tides, Weather & Reports
Today's Williamstown fishing forecast is based on the current solunar and weather signals. Light precipitation; often fishable with minimal impact.
Updated
Moon Phase
New
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
83%
Possible bite intensity is 83%, suggesting excellent fishing conditions.
Next Bite · Major
·
11:08am
Current Weather
·
Clear Sky 12.5 C
Pressure
·
1018 hPa
Sunrise
·
7:34am
Sunset
·
5:18pm
Next Tide · Low
·
06:42
Daily Timing
Solunar
Current data for Williamstown place conditions in the excellent range at 83% potential bite intensity.
Solunar Score Today
83% Potential Bite (Feeding) Intensity
Major Bite Windows
Major 1
11:08 – 13:08
Centre · 12:08
Strength · 100%
Overhead transit major
Major 2
23:39 – 01:39
Centre · 00:39
Strength · 54.3%
Underfoot transit major
Minor Bite Windows
Minor 1
06:27 – 08:27
Centre · 07:27
Strength · 31%
Moonrise minor
Minor 2
15:55 – 17:55
Centre · 16:55
Strength · 28.5%
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.
7 Day Tides
Tide timing and movement through the week
Next tide: Lowat 06:42· 0.25 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
Clear Sky
12.5°C
Today
Maximum
15.0°C
Minimum
10.3°C
Rain
0.4 mm
Tue
14 Jul
Light Drizzle
Range
10.3°C to 15.0°C
Rain
0.4 mm
Wed
15 Jul
Overcast
Range
8.8°C to 14.7°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Thu
16 Jul
Overcast
Range
10.2°C to 14.1°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Fri
17 Jul
Overcast
Range
8.7°C to 14.2°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sat
18 Jul
Overcast
Range
6.4°C to 11.7°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sun
19 Jul
Overcast
Range
5.7°C to 15.3°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Mon
20 Jul
Overcast
Range
10.0°C to 14.4°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
1018
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
17.8 km/h
Direction
NW
Today max
23.8 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 and boating comfort
Marine forecasts are guidance only. Conditions can change quickly on exposed water.
Current marine state
Current wave
0.44 m
Max wave
0.88 m
Wave period
6.50 s
Swell
0.70 m
Wind wave
0.80 m
Water temp
12.2 C
Marine interpretation
Wave: caution
Water: cold
Wave readings indicate conditions that should remain manageable for many anglers.
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 6.50 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 12.2 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
Recent reports for Williamstown
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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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!
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 | 12.18 km |
| Bays | Port phillip bay |
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