Bitter Springs
River·Northern Territory·Australia·
Field notes
Mataranka thermal-spring fed creek joining the Little Roper system. Limited rec value but small black bream (sooty grunter) and archerfish present in the cooler downstream sections; primarily a swimming hole.
Current conditions
Wind
4.9 kt E
Gusts 12.3 kt
Air temp
22.7°C
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.
Sun & moon
Today
Sun↑ 07:04↓ 18:25
Moon↑ 11:51↓ 00:46
PhaseFirst quarter 49%
Best windows
- Dawn06:41 – 08:04
- Dusk17:25 – 18:48
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 07:04↓ 18:26
Moon↑ 12:28↓ 01:37
PhaseFirst quarter 59%
Best windows
- Dawn06:41 – 08:04
- Dusk17:26 – 18:49
Best windows combine civil twilight with the hour either side of sun transit — the universal low-light feeding window most species respond to. Moon phase influence is folkloric; full and new moons coincide with the strongest tide swings.
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Access & logistics
Spot type
River
Region
Northern Territory, Australia
Fishing style
freshwater fishing and land-based fishing
Structure
Typically holds snags, holes and drop-offs — work the structure for holding fish.
Licence
Recreational fishing licence may apply — check the Northern Territory fisheries regulator before fishing.
Closures
Always confirm current marine park / closure status and seasonal bag limits.
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