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 S
Gusts 14.8 kt
Air temp
18.4°C
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.
Sun & moon
Today
Sun↑ 06:36↓ 17:14
Moon↑ 10:46↓ 00:09
PhaseFirst quarter 49%
Best windows
- Dawn06:11 – 07:36
- Dusk16:14 – 17:39
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 06:35↓ 17:14
Moon↑ 11:17↓ 01:06
PhaseFirst quarter 59%
Best windows
- Dawn06:10 – 07:35
- Dusk16:14 – 17:39
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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