Today's Best Fishing & Tide Times for
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Planning your next fishing trip in Brisbane, Australia ? Today is a excellent day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular bite times and moon phases, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, nearby tide timetable, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...

  • Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise bite times and moon phases and the best moon phases.
  • Use the Tide Clock section to sync bite times with high and low tide timetable.
  • Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
  • Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.

Brisbane, Australia offers year-round fishing across rivers, estuaries, bays and offshore reefs, with everything from bream and flathead to longtail tuna and snapper on offer. Anglers can fish the Brisbane River, Moreton Bay, local creeks and surf beaches using lures or bait to target a wide range of popular sportfish and table fish close to the city. read more...

Some of the best fishing spots near Brisbane include: Brisbane River, Moreton Bay, Shorncliffe, Manly Boat Harbour, Wellington Point, Nudgee Beach, Woody Point, Lake Samsonvale, Enoggera Reservoir, etc. see full list

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Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 10:27 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
  • Nautical Twilight begins:
    Sunrise:
  • Sunset:
    Nautical Twilight ends:
  • Moonrise:
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  • Visibility:
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  • New Moon - 0% illuminated New Moon
Next Full Moon in ~15 days on 30th June
New Moon is generally a very productive time for fishing. Dark nights mean that many predators feed more actively during daylight hours. The combined gravity of sun and moon during New Moon days has a stronger effect on all water bodies, leads to increased food availabilty and hence better fishing.
  • Distance to earth:
    363,333 km
    Proximity:
    99.5 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Brisbane
New Moon
Mon, 15 Jun
Full Moon
Tue, 30 Jun

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • minor Time:
    05:34 am - 07:34 am
  • major Time:
    10:43 am - 12:43 pm
  • minor Time:
    03:53 pm - 05:53 pm
  • major Time:
    11:17 pm - 01:17 am
All times are displayed in the Australia/Brisbane timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is +10 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). Blue areas indicate high and low tides. The center shows the current moon phase which is a New Moon at 0% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a excellent day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. Today some bite times coincide with sunrise or sunset. Those will be particularly good times for fishing and are indicated by sun icons. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -4 hour and -39 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
Australia/Brisbane • Mon, 15 Jun 01:54 • -27.468, 153.028

Tides Times for Fishing: Mon, 15 Jun

The Tideclock displays the tide status and the hours until the next tide. Currently the tide is falling and the next low tide is in 2 hours and 6 minutes.
Tide Graph
04:01 am 09:34 am 03:20 pm 10:14 pm AM PM 7.32 ft 0.69 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
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Tide Time Height
low 04:01 am 1.35 ft
high 09:34 am 4.69 ft
low 03:20 pm 0.69 ft
high 10:14 pm 7.32 ft
Tide Coefficient at 09:34 am is 57
Tide Coefficient at 10:14 pm is 134
For fishing, stronger tides are often favourable as they cause stronger currents and more motion on the sea bed. The above tidal coefficients give us an indication of how strong the tides are compared to their average. A value over 90 indicates very strong tides, known as spring tides. A low value indicates weak tides, known as neap tides. The tidal coefficient can range from 20 to 120 with a mean value of 70. A higher number usually indicates better fishing.
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Current Fishing Weather

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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
Selected Weather Station: Brisbane, AU
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
Date Major Bite Times Minor Bite Times Sun Moon Moonphase Tide Times
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New Moon
low: , 1.48 ft
high: , 4.76 ft , Coeff: 59
low: , 0.72 ft
high: , 7.19 ft , Coeff: 131
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S: 		New Moon moon phase
New Moon
low: , 1.35 ft
high: , 4.69 ft , Coeff: 57
low: , 0.69 ft
high: , 7.32 ft , Coeff: 134
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S: 		New Moon moon phase
New Moon
low: , 1.28 ft
high: , 4.59 ft , Coeff: 55
low: , 0.72 ft
high: , 7.32 ft , Coeff: 134
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S: 		Waxing Crescent moon phase
Waxing Crescent
low: , 1.28 ft
high: , 4.56 ft , Coeff: 54
low: , 0.89 ft
high: , 7.15 ft , Coeff: 130
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Waxing Crescent
low: , 1.35 ft
high: , 4.49 ft , Coeff: 52
low: , 1.08 ft
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S: 		Waxing Crescent moon phase
Waxing Crescent
high: , 6.82 ft , Coeff: 120
low: , 1.44 ft
high: , 4.49 ft , Coeff: 52
low: , 1.41 ft
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S: 		First Quarter Moon moon phase
First Quarter Moon
high: , 6.43 ft , Coeff: 108
low: , 1.51 ft
high: , 4.53 ft , Coeff: 53
low: , 1.74 ft
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S: 		First Quarter Moon moon phase
First Quarter Moon
high: , 5.97 ft , Coeff: 95
low: , 1.57 ft
high: , 4.63 ft , Coeff: 56
low: , 2.07 ft
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Brisbane

Brisbane fishing is shaped by the big tidal Brisbane River, the sheltered shallows of Moreton Bay and easy access to offshore reefs. The city fishes well all year, but success comes from matching techniques to the season, tide and water clarity. Summer brings warm-water species into the estuaries and bay shallows, while winter sees tailor, snapper and whiting fire up along the beaches and reef edges.

In the Brisbane River, king threadfin salmon, mulloway and bream are primary targets. Threadfin and jewfish school around deep holes, bridge pylons, rock walls and man‑made structure. Sound up bait schools and concentrate efforts on the up-current side of structure where fish sit in the pressure edge. Vibes, soft plastics in the 4–7 inch range and soft prawn lures hopped close to the bottom are deadly. At night, work light lines and natural presentations around lit areas where bait congregates, keeping boat noise to a minimum.

For Moreton Bay, the key habitats are shallow flats, rubble patches, bay islands and artificial reefs. Snapper and grassy sweetlip hold on coffee rock ledges, wrecks and isolated bommies; use lightly weighted baits such as pilchards, squid or fresh strip baits drifted back in the berley trail. Soft plastics with 1/4–3/8oz jigheads are effective when drift fishing across reef edges, especially during low-light periods around dawn and dusk. On the sand and weed flats, bream, whiting and flathead respond to small surface lures, shallow‑running hardbodies and 2–3 inch soft plastics. Target the edges of channels on a dropping tide where flathead ambush bait sliding off the banks.

Seasonally, summer is prime for mangrove jack in creeks and canals, particularly around rock bars, pontoons and bridge pylons. Heavy leaders, weedless rigged plastics and hardbody lures twitched tight to structure are the go-to approach. Warm months also see surface-feeding tuna, mackerel and queenfish working bait schools in the bay. Watch for birds and bust‑ups, then cast metal slugs or small stickbaits across the front of the school and retrieve fast.

During winter, tailor run along the surf beaches of North Stradbroke and Bribie, as well as the bay entrances. Metal slugs, pilchards on ganged hooks and small diving minnows work well around dawn and dusk on a rising tide. Snapper move into shallower bay reefs and rubble patches; fish dawn, dusk and tide changes with light leaders to get more bites in clear water. This is also a good period to chase big bream around rock walls, pontoons and jetties using lightly weighted baits or small finesse lures.

Offshore from Brisbane, reefs off Moreton and Stradbroke produce snapper, pearl perch, amberjack, cobia and pelagic mackerel and tuna. Focus on defined pressure points where current hits reef edges, and use a mix of floatlined baits and jigs. Early starts are crucial to beat wind and boat traffic, and a quality sounder is invaluable for finding bait and subtle rises that hold better fish.

For land‑based anglers, key tactical tips are to fish dawn, dusk and tide changes, pack a mix of bait and lures, and cover water until you locate active fish. In the estuaries, prioritize structure—rock walls, pontoons, drop‑offs and current lines—rather than featureless banks. On the beaches, read the water: target gutters, rips and bank edges instead of flat, evenly breaking surf. By aligning species, structure, tide and lure choice, Brisbane’s diverse waters consistently produce quality fishing close to the CBD.

The Best Fishing Spots around Brisbane

Brisbane River

A renowned urban fishery running from the city reaches to the river mouth, the Brisbane River produces threadfin salmon, mulloway (jewfish), flathead, bream, and seasonal tailor and trevally; summer warms up the prawns and draws predators, while cooler months see better jew and tailor, with productive shore access at city wharves and rock walls and excellent boat fishing around channel edges and pylons near Pinkenba and the Gateway Bridge.

Moreton Bay

Expansive shallow flats, reef patches, and shipping channels make Moreton Bay a staple for snapper (squire), sand whiting, flathead, tailor, and seasonal pelagics like school and spotted mackerel and tuna; winter is prime for snapper on rubble bottoms, while summer-run bait schools fire up surface action, with easy access from Wynnum, Manly, Scarborough, and the island margins.

Shorncliffe

Home to the iconic Shorncliffe Pier, this foreshore consistently turns up bream, whiting, and flathead over the sandflats, with tailor and trevally appearing on dawn and dusk tides; summer brings gar and squid under lights, and working the drop-offs and pylons on a making tide is a classic approach along this sheltered stretch near Sandgate.

Manly Boat Harbour

Protected waters, rock walls, and nearby flats make Manly Boat Harbour a magnet for bream, flathead, and squid, with night sessions producing tailor and the odd school mackerel outside the leads; boaters can quickly reach Moreton Bay reefs, while shore anglers pick pockets along the walls and pontoons adjoining Wynnum.

Wellington Point

A classic land-based point with extensive sandflats and weed beds, Wellington Point fishes well for whiting, bream, and flathead, with squid and tailor showing on cleaner water and moving tides; boats and kayaks fan out to Ormiston and the nearby shallows, while walkers access banks on the low, especially toward King Island.

Nudgee Beach

At the mouth of Kedron Brook and adjacent mudflats, Nudgee Beach offers accessible fishing for flathead, bream, and whiting, with drains and yabby beds firing on the run-out; small boats and kayaks work the channels toward Boondall and the mouth of the Brisbane River when baitfish push through on bigger tides.

Woody Point

A prominent headland on the Redcliffe peninsula, Woody Point’s rock edges, jetties, and nearby rubble hold bream, sweetlip (grass emperor), and snapper (squire) in the cooler months, with flathead and tailor featuring around bait schools; night sessions around the lights can draw in squid and trevally, with similar terrain stretching toward Redcliffe.

Lake Samsonvale

Also known as North Pine Dam, Lake Samsonvale is a top impoundment for Australian bass, golden perch (yellowbelly), and occasional saratoga, with edge fishing in warmer months and deeper points and timber productive in cooler periods; anglers work points, creek arms, and submerged structure, with nearby options at North Pine River downstream.

Enoggera Reservoir

A close-to-city impoundment surrounded by bushland, Enoggera Reservoir yields Australian bass, spangled perch, and by-catch tilapia, with kayak and bank fishing focused on weedy edges, timber, and points; surface bites pick up in the warmer months, while deeper presentations along drop-offs shine in the cooler season, with other urban freshwater options around Lake Kurwongbah.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Brisbane 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.

Kennedy Wharf (historical) - 0.59299663366km , Pinkenba Wharf - 10.12775536548km , Lytton Jetty - 13.45999639451km , Ampol Wharf - 13.86491414779km

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 2 beaches and bays in this area.

Pandanus Beach - 14.97484036483km , Nudgee Beach - 15.57756765514km

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.

Rivergate Marina - 8.11562007164km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Brisbane. 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.

Kennedy Wharf (historical) - 0.59299663366km , Gardens Point - 1.78228434421km , Norris Point - 2.17018107135km , Norman Creek - 2.36923060706km , Kinellan Point - 2.75635694064km , Bulimba Point - 3.27007472091km , Perrin Creek - 5.29883499306km , Coxen Point - 5.55949851769km , Indooroopilly Island - 6.58823634609km , Kedron Brook - 6.84284016629km , Moolabin Creek - 7.75938088275km , Oxley Creek - 7.75938088275km , Rivergate Marina - 8.11562007164km , Doughby Creek (historical) - 8.56023104882km , Parker Island (historical) - 8.6258915281km , Bridge Point - 8.65072867324km , Rocky Waterholes Creek - 9.1629368295km , Stable Swamp Creek - 9.50732034471km , Gibson Island - 9.90237837206km , Pinkenba Wharf - 10.12775536548km , Bulimba Creek - 10.87342446751km , Blunder Creek - 11.80036196997km , Moggill Creek - 11.83963217383km , Downfall Creek - 11.85250267334km , Bulwer Island - 12.32080722555km , Gold Creek - 12.77398180055km , Lytton Jetty - 13.45999639451km , Boggy Creek - 13.56285510678km , Swing Basin - 13.82355507181km , Ampol Wharf - 13.86491414779km , Oyster Point - 14.53529405164km , Wynnum Creek - 14.69558025644km , Pandanus Beach - 14.97484036483km , Whyte Island (historical) - 15.21497461684km , Nudgee Beach - 15.57756765514km , Serpentine Creek - 15.60605405529km , Darling Point - 15.75406595369km , Cowards Island - 15.88514515867km , Nundah Creek - 15.88514515867km , Cabbage Tree Creek / Tighgum Creek - 15.89940777119km

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