Fishing Overview for Watsons Bay
Harbour headland meets protected bay for a mix of pelagics and estuary species: expect kingfish around structure in the warm months, salmon and tailor in cooler periods, and consistent bream, flathead, and luderick along the edges; shore spots and boat drifts both shine, with quick access to
Sun and Moon Times
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Nautical Twilight begins:Sunrise:
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Sunset:Nautical Twilight ends:
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Moonrise:
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Moonset:
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Moon over:
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Moon under:
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Visibility:6%
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Waxing Crescent
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Distance to earth:366,365 kmProximity:92.3 %
Moon Phases for Watsons Bay
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excellent Day
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major Time:12:43 am - 02:43 am
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minor Time:08:04 am - 10:04 am
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major Time:01:06 pm - 03:06 pm
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minor Time:06:08 pm - 08:08 pm
Tides Times for Fishing: Wed, 17 Jun
Tide Clock
Tide Graph
Times
| Tide | Time | Height |
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| low | 04:13 am | 0.56 ft |
| high | 10:10 am | 4.2 ft |
| low | 03:37 pm | 1.48 ft |
| high | 10:12 pm | 6.3 ft |
Current Fishing Weather
Wind Speed and Direction
Wind Direction:
Wind Speed:
Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
Fishing Barometer
Atmospheric Pressure:
Change since midnight:
Trend for next 6 hours:
Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
7 Day Fishing Weather
| Date | Major Bite Times | Minor Bite Times | Sun | Moon | Moonphase | Tide Times |
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New Moon |
low:
, 0.56 ft
high:
, 4.2 ft
, Coeff: 59
low:
, 1.35 ft
high:
, 6.43 ft
, Coeff: 133
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Waxing Crescent |
low:
, 0.56 ft
high:
, 4.2 ft
, Coeff: 59
low:
, 1.48 ft
high:
, 6.3 ft
, Coeff: 129
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Waxing Crescent |
low:
, 0.66 ft
high:
, 4.2 ft
, Coeff: 59
low:
, 1.61 ft
high:
, 6.04 ft
, Coeff: 120
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Waxing Crescent |
low:
, 0.82 ft
high:
, 4.23 ft
, Coeff: 60
low:
, 1.8 ft
high:
, 5.68 ft
, Coeff: 108
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First Quarter Moon |
low:
, 1.02 ft
high:
, 4.27 ft
, Coeff: 61
low:
, 2 ft
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First Quarter Moon |
high:
, 5.25 ft
, Coeff: 94
low:
, 1.25 ft
high:
, 4.36 ft
, Coeff: 65
low:
, 2.13 ft
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First Quarter Moon |
high:
, 4.79 ft
, Coeff: 79
low:
, 1.48 ft
high:
, 4.49 ft
, Coeff: 69
low:
, 2.23 ft
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First Quarter Moon |
high:
, 4.4 ft
, Coeff: 66
low:
, 1.61 ft
high:
, 4.66 ft
, Coeff: 74
low:
, 2.2 ft
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Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Watsons Bay area
Wharf's or Jetties are good places to wet a line and meet other fishermen. They often produce a fresh feed of fish and are also great to catch bait fish. As they are often well lit, they also provide a good opportunity for night fishing. There are 4 wharf(s) in this area.
Watsons Bay Wharf - 0.17480012983km , Fishermans Wharf - 0.53845058045km , Neilson Park Wharf - 1.89676897952km , Clifton Gardens Wharf - 2.54597748214km
Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 20 beaches and bays in this area.
Watsons Bay Wharf - 0.17480012983km , Gibsons Beach - 0.31922154178km , Watsons Bay - 0.34808229813km , Kutti Beach - 0.52220487423km , Camp Cove Beach - 0.63795686245km , Vaucluse Bay - 1.24179160505km , Lady Jane Martin Beach - 1.3470199771km , Lady Bay - 1.3470199771km , Lady Bay Beach - 1.3470199771km , Shark Bay - 1.67686734436km , Shark Beach - 1.67999208027km , Milk Beach - 1.99679253653km , Hermit Bay - 1.99679253653km , Gooree Bay - 2.28531982715km , Obelisk Bay - 2.32335092614km , Diamond Bay - 2.37231157164km , Koree Bay - 2.47421107468km , Cobblers Bay - 2.7257298426km , Cobblers Beach - 2.72797993282km , Chowder Bay - 2.73326349943km
Harbours and Marinas can often times be productive fishing spots for land based fishing as their sheltered environment attracts a wide variety of bait fish. Similar to river mouths, harbour entrances are also great places to fish as lots of fish will move in and out with the rising and falling tides. There are 1 main harbours in this area.
Port Jackson - 1.90102898857km
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Watsons Bay. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.
Watsons Bay Wharf - 0.17480012983km , Gibsons Beach - 0.31922154178km , Watsons Bay - 0.34808229813km , Kutti Beach - 0.52220487423km , Fishermans Wharf - 0.53845058045km , Village Point - 0.57703457116km , Camp Cove Beach - 0.63795686245km , Laings Point - 0.65502684053km , Dunbar Head - 0.83921286046km , South Head - 0.92707863192km , Point Seymour - 0.95698036266km , Inner South Head - 1.22082986622km , Vaucluse Bay - 1.24179160505km , Bottle and Glass Point - 1.28007871372km , Lady Jane Martin Beach - 1.3470199771km , Lady Bay - 1.3470199771km , Lady Bay Beach - 1.3470199771km , Shark Bay - 1.67686734436km , Shark Beach - 1.67999208027km , Neilson Park Wharf - 1.89676897952km , Port Jackson - 1.90102898857km , Shark Point - 1.9155361624km , Milk Beach - 1.99679253653km , Hermit Bay - 1.99679253653km , Hermit Point - 2.18535829452km , Georges Head - 2.22791713498km , Gooree Bay - 2.28531982715km , Obelisk Bay - 2.32335092614km , Diamond Bay - 2.37231157164km , Koree Bay - 2.47421107468km , Clifton Gardens Wharf - 2.54597748214km , Boam-Billy - 2.59034013149km , Boowambillee - 2.59034013149km , Quarantine Head - 2.62450191712km , The Old Mans Hat - 2.67430725176km , Cobblers Bay - 2.7257298426km , Cobblers Beach - 2.72797993282km , Chowder Bay - 2.73326349943km , North Head - 2.74935431565km , Chowder Head - 2.86887378621km
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