Brisbane River - Hamilton Reach
River·Queensland·Australia·
Field notes
Hamilton Reach on the Brisbane River runs through deep water along the wharves and mangrove edges. Threadfin salmon work the shallows on the run-out, with bream and mangrove jack tight to structure.
Current conditions
Wind
4.4 kt NE
Gusts 11.4 kt
Air temp
17.9°C
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.
Sun & moon
Today
Sun↑ 05:06↓ 18:00
Moon↑ 14:08↓ 02:56
PhaseWaxing gibbous 81%
Best windows
- Dawn04:42 – 06:06
- Dusk17:00 – 18:24
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 05:05↓ 18:00
Moon↑ 15:04↓ 03:25
PhaseWaxing gibbous 88%
Best windows
- Dawn04:41 – 06:05
- Dusk17:00 – 18:24
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
Queensland, 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 Queensland fisheries regulator before fishing.
Closures
Always confirm current marine park / closure status and seasonal bag limits.
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