Possible bite intensity is 38%, suggesting quiet fishing conditions.
38%
Quiet
major
Air 13.2 C
Pressure 1027 hPa
Water 14.5 C
Sunrise 7:37am
Sunset 5:06pm
Updated 23 Jun 5:12pm
Region Forecasts
Mornington Peninsula
Today's Mornington Peninsula fishing forecast is based on the current solunar and weather signals. Light precipitation; often fishable with minimal impact.
Updated local time
Moon Phase
1st Quarter
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
38%
Possible bite intensity is 38%, suggesting quiet fishing conditions.
Next Bite · Major
·
6:19pm
Current Weather
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Mainly Clear 12.4 C
Pressure
·
1016 hPa
Sunrise
·
7:36am
Sunset
·
5:06pm
Region Locations
Locations around Mornington Peninsula
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Possible bite intensity is 38%, suggesting quiet fishing conditions.
38%
Quiet
major
Air 11.6 C
Pressure 1025 hPa
Water 13.7 C
Sunrise 7:36am
Sunset 5:05pm
Updated 23 Jun 5:12pm
Possible bite intensity is 38%, suggesting quiet fishing conditions.
38%
Quiet
major
Air 12.9 C
Pressure 1027 hPa
Water 13.6 C
Sunrise 7:36am
Sunset 5:06pm
Updated 23 Jun 5:18pm
Possible bite intensity is 38%, suggesting quiet fishing conditions.
38%
Quiet
major
Air 12.3 C
Pressure 1027 hPa
Water 14.0 C
Sunrise 7:36am
Sunset 5:05pm
Updated 23 Jun 5:12pm
Possible bite intensity is 38%, suggesting quiet fishing conditions.
38%
Quiet
major
Air 11.4 C
Pressure 1027 hPa
Water 13.7 C
Sunrise 7:35am
Sunset 5:05pm
Updated 23 Jun 5:23pm
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7 Day Region Outlook
Next week at a glance
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Tue
23 Jun
Light Drizzle
10-14 C
Rain 1.0 mm · Wind 17 km/h
Solunar
38% activity
Quiet
Major 6:40am-8:40am
Sunrise: 7:36am
Sunset: 5:06pm
Wed
24 Jun
Light Drizzle
10-14 C
Rain 1.2 mm · Wind 17 km/h
Solunar
42% activity
Quiet
Major 7:24am-9:24am
Sunrise: 7:36am
Sunset: 5:06pm
Thu
25 Jun
Overcast
9-14 C
Wind 14 km/h
Solunar
38% activity
Quiet
Major 8:09am-10:09am
Sunrise: 7:36am
Sunset: 5:06pm
Fri
26 Jun
Overcast
7-11 C
Wind 10 km/h
Solunar
32% activity
Quiet
Major 8:57am-10:57am
Sunrise: 7:37am
Sunset: 5:07pm
Sat
27 Jun
Overcast
7-12 C
Wind 14 km/h
Solunar
32% activity
Quiet
Major 9:47am-11:47am
Sunrise: 7:37am
Sunset: 5:07pm
Sun
28 Jun
Moderate Drizzle
6-14 C
Rain 2.1 mm · Wind 15 km/h
Solunar
36% activity
Quiet
Major 10:12pm-12:12am
Sunrise: 7:37am
Sunset: 5:07pm
Mon
29 Jun
Overcast
8-14 C
Wind 17 km/h
Solunar
50% activity
Quiet
Major 11:04am-1:04pm
Sunrise: 7:37am
Sunset: 5:08pm
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.
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
10.9 km/h
Direction
W
Today max
16.7 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.
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
1016
hPa
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Building trend
Interpretation
Pressure trend is still building from recent samples. Current pressure is available, but there needs to be more readings before it can be interpreted.
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.
Pressure trend chart will appear once more readings are available.
Fishing Report Trends
Fishing report trends in this region
Species most often mentioned in regional reports
A wide spread of species appears across Mornington Peninsula reports, led by Squid, Snapper and King George Whiting.
Regional reports can draw from several nearby waters, so the chart should be read as a broad guide.
Based on regional Getfished fishing report species data.
Share of the displayed top 5 species mentions.
Bait trends in this region
Bait turning up in reports
Locally, squid are out in front here, with garfish and pipis also turning up regularly.
It is a useful starting point, not a hard ranking.
Built from all-time reported bait mentions: 199 mentions across 5 distinct bait entries.
Share of the displayed top 5 bait mentions.
Seasonal Species
Species worth watching this winter
Based on historical report mentions for Winter across this state.
Quick reference
Seasonal report strength across the shortlisted species.
Squid
38
Garfish
11
Australian Salmon
10
King George Whiting
10
Squid
38 winter report mentions.
Garfish
11 winter report mentions.
Australian Salmon
10 winter report mentions.
King George Whiting
10 winter report mentions.
Bait and Lures
Common tackle showing up in regional reports
Reported tackle can help narrow options, but it is still a guide rather than a rule.
Bait turning up in reports
Locally, squid are out in front here, with garfish and pipis also turning up regularly.
Squid
134
Garfish
54
Pipis
8
Silverfish
2
Bread
1
It is a useful starting point, not a hard ranking.
Built from all-time reported bait mentions: 199 mentions across 5 distinct bait entries.
Lures turning up in reports
squid jigs, plastics and bait make up most of what's been mentioned here.
Squid jigs
152
Plastics
104
Bait
2
Size 2.5 jigs
2
Size 2.5-3.0 jigs
2
It is a useful starting point, not a hard ranking.
Built from all-time reported lures mentions: 269 mentions across 9 distinct lures entries.
Mornington Peninsula Fishing
Mornington Peninsula covers a broad stretch of Victorian marine fishing water between Port Phillip Bay, Western Port and the ocean beaches, with both land-based and boat options. It is about 1.5 hours south of Melbourne, making it practical for day trips as well as longer sessions. Shore access is centred on well-known piers and beaches, including Mornington Pier, [Rye Pier’(/vic/rye-pier/), Flinders Pier/, Gunnamatta, Sorrento Ocean Beach and Sorrento. Anglers wanting deeper water or Bass Strait access can use fishing charters operating from Mornington, Sorrento and the wider Peninsula, with some trips set up for bay fishing and others for sharks, snapper, whiting or seasonal offshore work.
Tide timing is a major factor across the Peninsula. The most useful window is around the tide change, especially 1.5 to 2 hours before and after it, when bait movement and current changes can improve activity. Mornington Pier offers deeper water near the end, reaching about 8 metres, while the reef to the left gives another structure option. Rye Pier is strongly tied to night squid fishing, with pier lights drawing baitfish, and Flinders Pier is another squid-focused location with adjacent flathead and whiting ground. The ocean beaches around Gunnamatta and Sorrento suit surf casting when conditions are workable.
Berley trails are worth using where conditions allow, particularly around piers and bay sessions. Fresh squid, garfish and pilchards are supported bait options for this area, but location choice matters more than carrying a long bait list: fish the deeper end or nearby reef at Mornington, work lit water around Rye at night, and shift to the surf beaches when targeting open-water beach conditions. A Victorian Recreational Fishing Licence is required for marine fishing unless an exemption applies.
## Bay Fish N Trips:
Departs from the Mornington harbour for bay charters.Sorrento Fishing Charters: Specializes in seasonal snapper, kingfish, and kids’ trips.Pro Red Fishing Charters: Customizes trips for sharks, snapper, and whiting out of Sorrento and Mornington. I have personally been on a charter with this company and am happy recommend them.
Always remember that when fishing on a charter the weather conditions play a significant role in terms of what you catch and the comfort of your charter.
Mornington Peninsula is a region of: Victoria, Australia
Mornington Peninsula Overview
| Latitude | -38.2854 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 145.0934
View on Google Maps |
| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Distance | 74.03 km |
| Bays | Port phillip bay |
🛈 Getfished Reporting Summaries Source
Fishing report summaries are derived from Getfished’s structured fishing report database system. More information on this on how we collect and structure fishing report data can be found on our Fishing reports information.
Forecasts are based on the Getfished Meteorological and Solunar Forecasting System, which combines data from the BOM, and other sources. Our custom software systems use these inputs to establish solunar, tides and other forecasts for fishing conditions.
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