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Planning your next fishing trip in Mitcham, Australia ? Today is a poor 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.

Mitcham, in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, offers surprisingly good urban fishing thanks to its proximity to the Mullum Mullum Creek, Yarra River system and a network of stocked lakes and reservoirs. Anglers can chase trout, redfin and native species within a short drive, using light tackle and refined techniques suited to suburban creeks and stillwaters. read more...

Some of the best fishing spots near Mitcham include: Albert Park Lake, Karkarook Lake, 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 9:55 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:
  • Moonset:
  • Moon over:
  • Moon under:
  • Visibility:
    53%
  • Third Quarter Moon - 53% illuminated Third Quarter Moon
Next New Moon in ~7 days on 15th June
  • Distance to earth:
    385,273 km
    Proximity:
    48 %
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 Mitcham
New Moon
Mon, 15 Jun
Full Moon
Tue, 30 Jun

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • major Time:
    05:03 am - 07:03 am
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    11:23 am - 01:23 pm
  • major Time:
    05:23 pm - 07:23 pm
  • minor Time:
    11:23 pm - 01:23 am
All times are displayed in the Australia/Adelaide timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is +9 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 Third Quarter Moon at 53% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a poor day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -1 hour and -21 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
Australia/Adelaide • Mon, 8 Jun 17:01 • -34.979, 138.622

Tides Times for Fishing: Mon, 8 Jun

The Tideclock displays the tide status and the hours until the next tide. Currently the tide is rising and the next high tide is in 3 hours and 46 minutes.
Tide Graph
02:43 am 08:52 am 02:05 pm 08:47 pm AM PM 5.54 ft 2.46 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
Times
Tide Time Height
low 02:43 am 2.46 ft
high 08:52 am 4.63 ft
low 02:05 pm 3.18 ft
high 08:47 pm 5.54 ft
Tide Coefficient at 08:52 am is 43
Tide Coefficient at 08:47 pm is 67
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: Mitcham, 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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Third Quarter Moon
low: , 2 ft
high: , 4.59 ft , Coeff: 42
low: , 2.69 ft
high: , 6.14 ft , Coeff: 83
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S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
low: , 2.46 ft
high: , 4.63 ft , Coeff: 43
low: , 3.18 ft
high: , 5.54 ft , Coeff: 67
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S: 		R:
S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
low: , 2.92 ft
high: , 4.69 ft , Coeff: 44
low: , 3.61 ft
high: , 4.89 ft , Coeff: 50
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S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
low: , 3.28 ft
high: , 4.92 ft , Coeff: 50
low: , 3.51 ft
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S: 		Waning Crescent moon phase
Waning Crescent
high: , 4.43 ft , Coeff: 37
low: , 3.41 ft
high: , 5.38 ft , Coeff: 63
low: , 2.82 ft
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S: 		Waning Crescent moon phase
Waning Crescent
high: , 4.36 ft , Coeff: 36
low: , 3.28 ft
high: , 5.91 ft , Coeff: 77
low: , 2.07 ft
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S: 		Waning Crescent moon phase
Waning Crescent
high: , 4.43 ft , Coeff: 37
low: , 3.02 ft
high: , 6.43 ft , Coeff: 90
low: , 1.44 ft
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S: 		New Moon moon phase
New Moon
high: , 4.4 ft , Coeff: 37
low: , 2.72 ft
high: , 6.82 ft , Coeff: 101
low: , 1.02 ft
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Mitcham

Mitcham sits in a handy position for freshwater anglers, with quick access to the Mullum Mullum Creek corridor, the Yarra River and a spread of suburban lakes and reservoirs to the east. While there’s no big ramp or open bay here, the local options reward mobile, light‑tackle fishing for trout, redfin, estuary perch and a mix of introduced species. Most water is walk‑in only, so travel light and plan to cover plenty of bank on foot.

Seasonally, the fishing around Mitcham follows a classic Melbourne freshwater pattern. Late autumn through early spring is prime time for trout in the nearby creeks and stocked lakes, with cool, clear water pushing browns and rainbows into the edges and inflows. Work small hardbodies, 1–3 g spinners and lightly weighted soft plastics in natural baitfish or smelt colours, casting upstream and bringing them back with the current. In spring and early summer, redfin turn on in stillwaters and slower river pools; this is the period to hop small paddle‑tail plastics, 40–60 mm minnows and micro‑vibes along drop‑offs and around submerged timber. The peak of summer can be tougher during the day, so shift effort to first and last light or after dark for estuary perch and the occasional Murray cod in deeper pools of the Yarra system.

Habitat around Mitcham is mostly narrow creeks, urban lakes and the broader Yarra corridor. In creeks like Mullum Mullum and its feeders, focus on undercut banks, logjams, riffle‑run‑pool sequences and shaded outside bends. Suburban lakes and retarding basins usually have man‑made structure—stormwater drains, rock walls, aerators and weed beds—that hold redfin, trout and carp. On the Yarra itself, target outside bends with good depth, snag piles, root balls and the tails of pools where current compresses bait.

Effective techniques are built around finesse. For creeks and small lakes, use 1–3 kg spin outfits, 1000–2500 size reels and 4–8 lb braid with 4–8 lb fluorocarbon leaders. This keeps presentations light and accurate under overhanging branches and along tight banks. In flowing water, cast lures slightly upstream and retrieve just fast enough to keep them working, using the current to do most of the action. In stillwaters, work fan‑shaped casts from each position, counting down small plastics and vibes to different depths until you contact fish.

Subtle tactical tweaks significantly improve results. In clear water, downsize leaders to 4–6 lb, go with matte or natural lure finishes and lengthen fluorocarbon to 1.5–2 m. After rain, when creeks run coloured, switch to darker silhouettes—black and gold or purple hardbodies, larger bladed spinners and soft plastics with chartreuse or UV highlights. For estuary perch and cod in the deeper bends of the Yarra system, fish the low‑light edges with small surface walkers, fizzers and wakebaits tight to timber, then follow up with slow‑rolled soft plastics or spinnerbaits once the sun is up.

Bank access is the norm around Mitcham, so footwear with good grip and a compact sling bag or backpack make a big difference. Carry a small selection of lures that cover the full column: a couple of 1–3 g spinners, 40–60 mm floating and sinking minnows, 2–3 inch paddle‑tails, micro‑vibes and a few surface lures for dawn and dusk. By reading the water, staying mobile and matching your lure size to the small forage common in these creeks and lakes, you can consistently find fish within a short drive of Mitcham’s streets.

The Best Fishing Spots around Mitcham

Albert Park Lake

Inner-city lake regularly stocked and popular for rainbow trout (cooler months) and year-round carp and eels; work shallow edges with dough baits and corn for carp or PowerBait for trout after school-holiday stockings; soft plastics around weed pockets also take redfin; if wind makes it turbid, try the sheltered ponds or head to Karkarook Lake.

Karkarook Lake

Accessible suburban lake with clear banks and regular stockings of rainbow trout; also holds carp and some redfin; lightly weighted PowerBait or worms under a float works for trout, while corn or bread takes carp; early and late are best in summer heat; if action slows, check Rowville Lakes or Lilydale Lake.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Mitcham 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.

Glenelg Jetty - 10.1788904862km , Brighton Jetty - 10.70289058682km , Henley Jetty - 13.46512090262km , Grange Jetty - 14.82016647467km

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.

Glenalg Beach - 10.19311487552km , Holdfast Bay - 10.42309502698km

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

Playford Lake - 3.26054471888km , Perroomba Creek - 4.31736489459km , Minno Creek - 4.31736489459km , Kurra Creek - 4.31736489459km , Workanda Creek - 4.31736489459km , Tarnma Creek - 4.9140726882km , Brown Creek - 5.4647725336km , Karka Creek - 5.85563147239km , John Wesley Smith Memorial Lake - 5.91928499768km , Main Lake - 6.8004524914km , Kainka Wirra - 6.8004524914km , Keswick Creek - 7.43204287088km , Weir Number One - 7.48770916055km , Water Supply Structure-Weir Number One - 7.48770916055km , River Sturt Flood Control Dam - 7.52963116538km , Chambers Creek - 7.89978073501km , Weir Number Two - 7.95091344563km , Patawalonga Lake - 9.98888282974km , Scrubby Creek - 10.06858123098km , Glenelg Jetty - 10.1788904862km , Glenalg Beach - 10.19311487552km , Holdfast Bay - 10.42309502698km , Brighton Jetty - 10.70289058682km , Breakout Creek Wetlands - 10.73353315201km , Breakwater - 10.80215697454km , Torrens River - 12.22390721922km , Fox Hill Dam - 12.8154178093km , Fox Dam - 12.8154178093km , Fifth Creek - 12.87595569594km , Henley Jetty - 13.46512090262km , Clarendon Weir - 14.78061175143km , Onkaparinga River - 14.81281452938km , Grange Jetty - 14.82016647467km , Silver Lake - 14.96456453882km , Sheoak Gully - 15.39234025608km , Leslies Creek - 15.39234025608km , Aldgate Creek - 15.39234025608km , German Gully - 15.92904659871km , Cox’s Creek - 15.92904659871km , West Lakes - 16.92699278894km

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