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Great Australian Bight

Sea, from shore  Australia · 08:25 - 18:23

Great Australian Bight on the coast in Australia. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Good 54% The bite right now
Top bet: Black Marlin Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
54%
17°
Sun
47%
17°
Mon
59%
17°
Tue
58%
16°
Wed
60%
15°
Thu
61%
16°
Best day

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
22°C
Air temp
16°C
Wind
8 m/s
Pressure
1027 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:40–09:40 Day 09:40–17:08 Dusk 17:08–19:08

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:39–23:39 Major period 09:39–11:39 Minor period 14:40–16:10 Minor period 05:07–06:37

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

11:00
16°
12:00
15°
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15°
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15°
15:00
15°
16:00
15°
17:00
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18:00
16°
19:00
16°
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16°

Likely catch now (6 species)

Black Marlin
Istiompax indica
54%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees.
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Yellowtail Kingfish
Seriola lalandi
42%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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King Mackerel
Scomberomorus commerson
40%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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King George Whiting
Sillaginodes punctatus
25%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Australian Salmon
Arripis trutta
24%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Snapper
Chrysophrys auratus
18%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Great Australian Bight is a coastal fishing spot in Australia. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Black Marlin, Yellowtail Kingfish, King Mackerel, King George Whiting, Australian Salmon and Snapper.

Black Marlin fishing is usually best around Oct-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A national or regional fishing permit is generally required here. Check the local rules. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for black marlin at the day. Fish hard now.
Depth The water is colder than the fish like. Fish deep and slow. Look towards deeper water.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

The Great Australian Bight is a large oceanic bight off the central and western portions of the southern coastline of mainland Australia.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Great Australian Bight?

Popular catches here include Black Marlin, Yellowtail Kingfish, King Mackerel, King George Whiting, Australian Salmon and Snapper.

Do you need a fishing license at Great Australian Bight?

Usually yes. Most countries require a national or regional fishing permit. Check the local rules via the link on this page.

When is the best time to fish Great Australian Bight?

Black Marlin fishing is usually best around Oct-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Great Australian Bight right now?

Right now Black Marlin is the most likely catch, at about 38%.