Copperfield Dam
Dam·Northern Territory·Australia·
Field notes
Pine Creek township water supply dam stocked with barramundi and sooty grunter. Bank access around the day-use area, small craft only on the water. Worth a stop on the Stuart Highway run between Katherine and Darwin.
Current conditions
Wind
8.6 kt E
Gusts 18.3 kt
Air temp
24.6°C
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.
Sun & moon
Today
Sun↑ 07:07↓ 18:32
Moon↑ 11:57↓ 00:50
PhaseFirst quarter 49%
Best windows
- Dawn06:45 – 08:07
- Dusk17:32 – 18:55
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 07:07↓ 18:33
Moon↑ 12:35↓ 01:40
PhaseFirst quarter 59%
Best windows
- Dawn06:45 – 08:07
- Dusk17:33 – 18:55
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
Dam
Region
Northern Territory, Australia
Fishing style
impoundment fishing, freshwater fishing and land-based fishing
Structure
Typically holds snags, points 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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