Mon
5 Oct
Partly cloudy.
Range
8.0°C to 19.0°C
Rain
5% chance
Fishing Times, Solunar, Reports
Williamstown
Today's Williamstown fishing forecast looks quiet overall, though the best solunar period may still offer a short window of activity. Because of the moon being overhead, the bite time currently forecasted offers potential for increased fish feeding activity. Mixed cloud cover; low inflience expected on fishing conditions.
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Moon Phase
3rd Quarter
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
51%
Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.
Solunar Overview
Williamstown Solunar Fishing Times
Check today’s major and minor bite windows, moon phase and seven-day solunar outlook for Williamstown.
Today’s Solunar Score
51%
Current Bite · Major
Until 9:32am
Moon Phase
3rd Quarter
Tide Overview
Williamstown Tide Times
The tide is rising across Port Phillip Bay as water levels move towards the next high tide.
Next Tide
High at 10:23
0.87 m
Current Tide
The tide is currently rising
Estimated Height
0.81 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
Current weather
12.8°C
Today
Partly cloudy.
Maximum
19.0°C
Minimum
8.0°C
Rain
5% chance
Tue
6 Oct
Shower or two.
Range
11.0°C to 18.0°C
Rain
0 to 2 mm · 70% chance
Wed
7 Oct
Cloud clearing.
Range
9.0°C to 18.0°C
Rain
5% chance
Thu
8 Oct
Sunny.
Range
8.0°C to 23.0°C
Rain
0% chance
Fri
9 Oct
Sunny.
Range
13.0°C to 26.0°C
Rain
10% chance
Sat
10 Oct
Showers.
Range
15.0°C to 22.0°C
Rain
1 to 9 mm · 90% chance
Sun
11 Oct
Shower or two.
Range
12.0°C to 20.0°C
Rain
0 to 3 mm · 50% chance
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
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.
Last Reported
Current speed
4.0 km/h
Direction
SW
Today max
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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
0.34 m
Max wave
0.44 m
Wave period
6.4 s
Swell
0.42 m
Wind wave
0.02 m
Water temp
15.1 C
Marine interpretation
Wave: low
Water: cool
Wave conditions look relatively calm in the current marine data.
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 7.65 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 15.1 C, so accidental immersion should still be treated seriously. 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
3
This year
1
This season
0
Species recorded
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 recorded for this location.
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What are today's best fishing times at Williamstown?
Today's sunrise is 6:52 am and sunset is 7:26 pm. As a general guide, the hour before and after sunrise and sunset are often among the most productive fishing periods. Today's major solunar periods overlap both the morning and evening fishing periods. The sea-surface temperature is 15.1°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.
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 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.
Williamstown is a location within the region of:
Melbourne.
Williamstown Overview
| Latitude | -37.8569 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 144.8977
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| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Environment | Saltwater |
| Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies) | 12.18 km |
| Platform | BeachesJettiesLand basedPiers |
| Bays | Port phillip bayGreenwich bay |
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