Tue
23 Jun
38%
Activity
Moon Phase
1st quarter
Moonrise
12:36pm
Major Windows
6:39am – 8:39am
6:18pm – 8:18pm
Minor Windows
12:06am – 2:06am
11:36am – 1:36pm
Fishing Forecast Location
Sugarloaf Reservoir
Today's Sugarloaf Reservoir fishing forecast is based on the current solunar and weather signals. Low light conditions may improve feeding activity.
Updated local time
Moon Phase
1st Quarter
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
38%
Possible bite intensity is 38%, suggesting quiet fishing conditions.
Next Bite · Major
·
6:18pm
Current Weather
·
Mainly Clear 11.6 C
Pressure
·
1006 hPa
Sunrise
·
7:33am
Sunset
·
5:07pm
Daily Timing
Solunar
Sampled indicators for Sugarloaf Reservoir place conditions in the quiet band at 38% potential bite intensity.
Solunar Score Today
38% Potential Bite (Feeding) Intensity
Major Bite Windows
Major 1
06:39 – 08:39
Centre · 07:39
Strength · 43.5%
Underfoot transit major
Major 2
18:18 – 20:18
Centre · 19:18
Strength · 85.8%
Overhead transit major
Minor Bite Windows
Minor 1
00:06 – 02:06
Centre · 01:06
Strength · 37.8%
Moonset minor
Minor 2
11:36 – 13:36
Centre · 12:36
Strength · 37.2%
Moonrise 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.
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
Mainly Clear
11.6°C
Today
Maximum
15.6°C
Minimum
4.2°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Tue
23 Jun
Overcast
Range
4.2°C to 15.6°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Wed
24 Jun
Overcast
Range
7.7°C to 14.2°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Thu
25 Jun
Overcast
Range
6.0°C to 13.5°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Fri
26 Jun
Overcast
Range
5.5°C to 12.3°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sat
27 Jun
Overcast
Range
5.9°C to 12.3°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sun
28 Jun
Overcast
Range
3.5°C to 16.1°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Mon
29 Jun
Overcast
Range
9.8°C to 15.2°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
1006
hPa
•
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.
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
11.3 km/h
Direction
N
Today max
11.3 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.
Fishing Reports
Recent reports for Sugarloaf Reservoir
Recent catch activity for this location.
Reports analysed
1
This year
1
This season
0
Species mentioned
1
Reported species
Redfin
Species most often mentioned in local reports
Sugarloaf Reservoir reports centre on Redfin.
This summary is based on reports tied to this location and is intended to sit beside 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 mentions for this location.
Sugarloaf Reservoir Fishing
Sugarloaf Reservoir isn’t too far from Melbourne, Victoria. Located in the outer North East near Christmas Hills.
In fact, it is quite near me, being only a 30-minute drive through a few outer north eastern suburbs and country roads.
Its water is pumped in by pipes from the Yarra River and from the Maroondah Reservoir by an aqueduct forming the lake.
Sugarloaf Reservoir Fishing Overview For starters, the trip out there is worth it. It has great views, and great picnic facilities and I highly recommend visiting.
You will, however, need to note park opening times. During Daylight Saving the park is open from 8:30 am till 7:00 pm. The rest of the year is open between 8:30 pm and 5:00 pm.
These times are enforced as the park entrance is locked via gates by Parks officers.
Testing of fish species, such as Redfin, has shown mercury levels to be higher than is safe for human consumption. I would love to link to the study but sadly the Department of Environment, Land Water & Planning have taken down the study data.
Keep in mind, at all times – you may not use fresh or live bait at Sugarloaf. Only artificial lures are permitted. You are also prohibited from using berley.
- Where Can You Fish At Sugarloaf Reservoir?
- Government limitations on where you can fish make it more difficult than usual. You can Download Our Map And Ebook For Free.
- You can only use lures. Bait and Berley are not permitted.
- High levels of mercury in fish have been detected making them unsuitable for taking home and eating.
- Overall catches consist of extremely small Redfin (aka English Perch.) Along with
- European Carp. Trout is claimed, but I’ve never caught any there and am yet to hear of anybody recently who has.
- The beauty of the place and the chance to use light tackle make it is worthwhile taking a visit with a fishing rod!
- Excellent picnic, BBQ and Toilet Facilities along with well-maintained car parks.
- Great bushwalking.
- Boating & Kayaking is Not Permitted. The Sailing Club is exempted.
- Dogs are not permitted.
To note, again, because it’s important: Park opening times are 8:30 am to 7:30 pm during Daylight Saving. Otherwise, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Download Free Fishing Sugarloaf Reservoir Map
You can download this map based on my observations and experience of fishing at Sugarloaf Reservoir for free.
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I’ve marked in the species and the zones on Sugarloaf that will help you to make sure you are more likely to be in the right place for the right fish.
Can Getfished tell if fish are biting at Sugarloaf Reservoir, 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!
Sugarloaf Reservoir is a location within the region of:
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Sugarloaf Reservoir Overview
| Latitude | -37.6749 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 145.3051
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| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Distance | 45.84 km |
| Platform | Land based |
| Amenities | Bbq Car parking Picnic shelter Toilets |
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