Today's Best Fishing & Tide Times for
Burnie, Australia ðŸ‡¦ðŸ‡º

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Planning your next fishing trip in Burnie, 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.

Burnie, on Tasmania’s rugged north‑west coast, offers productive saltwater and estuary fishing with easy access from shore and small boats. Anglers target Australian salmon, flathead, gummy sharks and calamari around Burnie Harbour, Cooee, Wivenhoe and nearby river mouths, with consistent action through much of the year. read more...

Some of the best fishing spots near Burnie include: Emu Bay, Somerset Beach, Boat Harbour Beach, Cam River, Cooee Beach, Blythe River, Emu River, Penguin Beach, Leven River, Table Cape, 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 10:55 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:
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  • Moon over:
  • Moon under:
  • Visibility:
    91%
  • Waxing Gibbous - 91% illuminated Waxing Gibbous
Next Full Moon in ~3 days on 28th August
  • Distance to earth:
    402,498 km
    Proximity:
    7.5 %
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 Burnie
Full Moon
Fri, 28 Aug
New Moon
Fri, 11 Sep
Full Moon
Sun, 27 Sep

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • minor Time:
    04:19 am - 06:19 am
  • major Time:
    08:58 am - 10:58 am
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    01:37 pm - 03:37 pm
  • major Time:
    09:31 pm - 11:31 pm
All times are displayed in the Australia/Hobart 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 Waxing Gibbous at 91% 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. Currently we have a minor fishing time. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -6 hour. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
Australia/Hobart • Tue, 25 Aug 15:30 • -41.056, 145.904

Tides Times for Fishing: Tue, 25 Aug

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 5 hours and 3 minutes.
Tide Graph
02:16 am 08:42 am 02:34 pm 08:34 pm AM PM 9.42 ft 2.43 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
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Tide Time Height
low 02:16 am 2.43 ft
high 08:42 am 9.19 ft
low 02:34 pm 4.13 ft
high 08:34 pm 9.42 ft
Tide Coefficient at 08:42 am is 66
Tide Coefficient at 08:34 pm is 69
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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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.
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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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S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
low: , 2.36 ft
high: , 9.28 ft , Coeff: 67
low: , 4.1 ft
high: , 9.61 ft , Coeff: 73
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S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
low: , 2.43 ft
high: , 9.19 ft , Coeff: 66
low: , 4.13 ft
high: , 9.42 ft , Coeff: 69
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S: 		R:
S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
low: , 2.46 ft
high: , 9.19 ft , Coeff: 66
low: , 4.1 ft
high: , 9.32 ft , Coeff: 68
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S: 		Full Moon moon phase
Full Moon
low: , 2.49 ft
high: , 9.22 ft , Coeff: 66
low: , 3.97 ft
high: , 9.25 ft , Coeff: 67
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S: 		Full Moon moon phase
Full Moon
low: , 2.49 ft
high: , 9.35 ft , Coeff: 68
low: , 3.74 ft
high: , 9.32 ft , Coeff: 68
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S: 		Full Moon moon phase
Full Moon
low: , 2.46 ft
high: , 9.55 ft , Coeff: 72
low: , 3.38 ft
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S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
high: , 9.51 ft , Coeff: 71
low: , 2.43 ft
high: , 9.78 ft , Coeff: 75
low: , 2.95 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
high: , 9.78 ft , Coeff: 75
low: , 2.43 ft
high: , 10.04 ft , Coeff: 79
low: , 2.49 ft
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Burnie

Burnie, on Tasmania’s north‑west coast, is a practical base for land‑based and small‑boat anglers chasing a wide mix of inshore species. The main focus areas are Burnie Harbour and breakwalls, the beaches stretching east and west of town, and the nearby estuaries and rocky points that fringe Bass Strait.

Seasonally, Australian salmon are the headline species. From late autumn through spring, schools push close to shore along South Burnie Beach, Cooee and beyond. Metal slugs in the 20–40 g range, small stickbaits and 3–4 inch soft plastics cast into surface activity or bird workups are highly effective. When salmon are scattered, slow‑rolling soft plastics or pilchard baits in the gutters produces more consistent hook‑ups.

Flathead are a year‑round option over the clean sand patches off Burnie, with better numbers in the warmer months. Boat anglers drift sandy bottom in 5–20 m using paternoster rigs with squid or pilchard strips, or 3–5 inch soft plastics hopped just off the bottom. Rock flathead also hold tight to broken ground edges, so working the sand‑to‑reef transition is a key tactic. From the beaches, a simple running sinker rig with a strip bait accounts for plenty of sand flathead.

Gummy shark and school shark are a reliable night‑time target. Focus on deeper sand and mud holes within a few kilometres of the harbour. Fresh salmon, mackerel or squid baits fished on heavy running‑sinker rigs, with enough lead to stay put in the tide, are the norm. Fish the turn of the tide and the first couple of hours of run, keeping baits well‑spaced to cover different depths.

Burnie’s rock platforms and harbour walls hold silver trevally, wrasse, leatherjacket and occasional snapper. Light spin gear with small metal slices or 2–3 inch plastics covers trevally, while simple bait rigs with peeled prawn, squid strips or bluebait work well for mixed reef species. Use as little lead as possible so baits waft naturally around pylons, rock edges and kelp fringes.

Squid (southern calamari) are a key drawcard in the cooler months, particularly around lighted structure in Burnie Harbour and rocky points at dawn, dusk and after dark. Work size 2.0–3.0 jigs in natural and bright colours, rotating colours until you get a response. Let jigs sink close to the kelp tops, then employ a sharp lift and pause retrieve to trigger follows into strikes.

Nearby river and estuary mouths can produce black bream, estuary perch, yelloweye mullet and garfish. Ultra‑light tackle, small soft plastics, hardbody lures and lightly‑weighted baits fished along rock bars, bridge pylons and weed beds are effective. Look for bait flicking and subtle surface disturbance on the calmer days, and downsize leaders for more bites in the clear Tasmanian water.

Wind and swell dictate much of the day‑to‑day fishing around Burnie. Use the harbour and lee‑side points when Bass Strait is stirred up, then shift to open beaches and exposed headlands when conditions settle. By matching your approach to the prevailing conditions, season and specific micro‑habitat, Burnie consistently delivers quality mixed‑bag fishing.

The Best Fishing Spots around Burnie

Emu Bay

Fronting Burnie, Emu Bay is a versatile spot where anglers chase Australian salmon on wind lines, drift for flathead on the sand patches, and target calamari around inshore weed beds through spring–autumn. Small boats work the inner bay on calm days, while the shoreline and sheltered corners near town produce consistent salmon schools, with tailor and trevally showing during warmer months; it’s a handy alternative to Somerset Beach when swell is up.

Somerset Beach

A long, easily accessed surf beach west of Burnie, Somerset Beach is renowned for salmon schools in autumn–winter, with high-tide gutters also holding flathead, mullet, and the odd gummy after dark. Metal slugs and pilchard baits reach roaming fish, and calmer days open up chances for garfish and squid near the river mouth; when conditions turn rough, anglers often shift to Emu Bay or the Cam River.

Boat Harbour Beach

Famous for its clear water and white sand, Boat Harbour Beach offers reliable inshore fishing with calamari over the weed beds from late spring, Australian salmon cruising the points, and flathead on the sandy drop-offs. Light tackle and small metals or soft plastics excel in the glassy conditions common here, and the nearby headlands provide access to deeper water compared with city beaches around Burnie.

Cam River

Flowing into the sea at Somerset, the Cam River mixes fresh and salt to hold black bream in the lower reaches year-round, with Australian salmon and mullet moving through the mouth and trout further upstream. Small hardbodies, blades, and baits like prawn pieces tempt bream around structure, while the estuary edges and beaches at the mouth turn on during autumn bait runs; nearby alternatives include Somerset Beach and the Emu River.

Cooee Beach

Minutes from central Burnie, Cooee Beach is a convenient surf and gutter fishery where salmon and mullet patrol the edges, and flathead sit on the sandy tongues between reefs. Metals, pilchards, and soft plastics work well on roaming schools, while calmer evenings can see garfish and squid close enough for floats; when the swell builds, anglers often tuck around into Emu Bay for shelter.

Blythe River

Entering the sea at Heybridge, the Blythe River offers estuary edges for black bream and mullet, with salmon pushing into the mouth during cooler months and trout inhabiting the freshwater runs upstream. Lures and lightly weighted baits work around snags and drop-offs, and the nearby beaches provide a handy backup when the river runs clear; for similar estuary action try the Cam River or Leven River.

Emu River

Cutting through Burnie into Emu Bay, the Emu River’s lower reaches hold black bream year-round, with mullet and occasional salmon moving through the mouth, while trout inhabit the freshwater stretches upstream. Work small hardbodies, vibes, or baits along deeper bends and structure, and shift to the adjacent beaches of Emu Bay when baitfish push into the bay during autumn–winter.

Penguin Beach

In the heart of the town of Penguin, this accessible shoreline produces Australian salmon on moving tides, with flathead on sandy pockets and calamari around ribbon-weed patches in the warmer months. It’s a convenient option for quick sessions, and the nearby rocky corners provide slightly deeper water; if fish are scattered, many anglers roam between Penguin, Sulphur Creek, and Ulverstone beaches.

Leven River

Meeting the sea at Ulverstone, the Leven River is a classic estuary for black bream on lures and bait, with salmon and mullet visiting the mouth and strong trout fishing upstream. Tide changes concentrate fish on edges and drains, and boaters work the channels while land-based anglers target bridge pylons and rock walls; when the swell is kind, nearby Ulverstone Beach also produces salmon schools.

Table Cape

This prominent headland near Wynyard offers rock ledges into deeper water where anglers find wrasse, leatherjacket, and schooling Australian salmon, with chances for calamari in calmer periods. Metals and bait rigs work the wash zones, and the elevated coastline gives access to fish-holding current lines; if swell or wind make the ledges unfriendly, sheltered sand at Boat Harbour Beach is a short drive away.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Burnie 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 1 wharf(s) in this area.

Ocean Wharf - 0.88617998116km

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 12 beaches and bays in this area.

South Burnie Beach - 0.69961591915km , Wivenhoe Beach - 2.2536349449km , Emu Bay - 2.29930525659km , Cooee Beach - 4.07724960181km , Somerset Beach - 7.6032425128km , Fairlands Beach - 7.6032425128km , MacKenzies Beach - 11.584982605km , Preservation Bay - 12.45521386297km , Johnsons Beach - 14.01658234511km , Penguin Beach - 15.21051393076km , Watcombe Beach - 15.21051393076km , East Wynyard Beach - 15.59296461275km

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 2 main harbours in this area.

Port Maldon - 4.56495379904km, Port Creek - 14.00047494752km

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

South Burnie Beach - 0.69961591915km , Ocean Wharf - 0.88617998116km , Blackman Point - 0.88864646208km , Romaine Creek - 1.09341013569km , Romaine Reservoir - 1.60398556289km , Wivenhoe Beach - 2.2536349449km , Emu Bay - 2.29930525659km , Cooee Creek - 2.3093855275km , Emu River - 2.71179511335km , Cooee Beach - 4.07724960181km , Round Hill Point - 4.51803346646km , Port Maldon - 4.56495379904km , Cam River - 5.42777669303km , Somerset Beach - 7.6032425128km , Fairlands Beach - 7.6032425128km , Blythe River - 7.61100293115km , Pet River - 8.77211151925km , Heybridge Creek - 9.45909784km , MacKenzies Beach - 11.584982605km , Seabrook Creek - 11.76969359351km , Sulphur Creek - 11.94277917064km , Pet Reservoir - 12.1544702117km , Preservation Bay - 12.45521386297km , Guide River - 13.72194704293km , Port Creek - 14.00047494752km , Johnsons Beach - 14.01658234511km , Sloop Rock - 14.01658234511km , Adam Creek - 14.25185615434km , Penguin Beach - 15.21051393076km , Watcombe Beach - 15.21051393076km , East Wynyard Beach - 15.59296461275km , Penguin Creek - 15.66386305612km , Flowerdale River - 15.69513058343km , Blackboy Rocks - 16.14442882826km , Paton Creek - 16.61513364711km , The Spillway - 16.86773030863km , Three Sisters - 19.5163949224km , Penguin Point - 19.84809206623km , Saint Joseph River - 20.51667091446km , Goat Island - 20.71706994632km

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