Fishing Times

Lake Tinaroo Fishing Conditions Updated: 31/01/2026 at 4:03 PM

Moon Phase

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Phase: Waxing Gibbous

Illumination: 95.00%

Age: 12.6 days

92 /100

Good

Moon phase analysis available

Weather Conditions

30° C Feels like 31°C

Current conditions

Pressure: 1013 mb stable

Wind: 15 km/h Variable

Humidity: 58%

Fishing Impact

70 /100

Good conditions

Overall Fishing Rating

Good

75% confidence

Current conditions at Lake Tinaroo are favorable with a high moon phase fishing score and stable weather. The waxing gibbous moon promotes active feeding, particularly during dawn and dusk periods. Focus on deeper structures and shaded areas during the warmer daytime temperatures.

Best Fishing Times

Solunar Periods

02:28 2 hours Good

08:58 4 hours Excellent

14:28 2 hours Good

19:58 4 hours Excellent

AI Recommended Times

05:30-07:30 Dawn period with peak solunar activity during waxing gibbous moon, coincides with morning feeding window

18:00-20:30 Dusk period with secondary solunar peak, fish move to shallower feeding areas as temperatures cool

22:00-00:00 Night fishing opportunity under bright moon for catfish and bass in deeper water

Recommended Locations

Deep Creek arm drop-offs -17.1675,145.5500

Australian Bass hold in deeper water during warm daytime, accessible from shaded banks with submerged timber

Kauri Creek mouth and adjacent bays -17.1583,145.5583

Sooty Grunter and Silver Perch congregate near creek inflows with cooler water and food sources

Main basin submerged timber areas -17.1750,145.5417

Eel-tailed Catfish and Bass seek cover in submerged trees during bright moon periods

Tinaroo Falls Dam wall shadow line -17.1833,145.5333

Early morning and late evening surface action as fish move along temperature breaks and current edges

Recommended Techniques

Deep diving crankbaits along drop-offs

Use 10-15 foot diving crankbaits in natural colors (brown, green) along 15-25 foot contours during daytime. The stable barometric pressure encourages fish to feed at consistent depths.

Surface lures at dawn/dusk

Poppers and walk-the-dog style lures during low light periods when fish are most active near surface. The waxing gibbous moon extends feeding windows beyond typical dawn/dusk.

Soft plastic jigging near structure

3-4 inch paddle tail plastics on 1/4-3/8 oz jig heads worked slowly around submerged timber and rock piles. The 95% moon illumination allows fish to see lures clearly in low light.

Live bait suspended under floats

Yabbies or shrimp suspended 2-3 feet above bottom near creek mouths and grass beds. Effective for Silver Perch and Sooty Grunter during stable pressure conditions.