Daly River

River·Northern Territory·Australia

Field notes

The Daly River fishery runs through tropical floodplain country with snags, rock bars and tributaries. Barramundi are the headline; threadfin salmon and sooty grunter share the system.

Current conditions

Wind
9.6 kt ESE
Gusts 21.4 kt
Air temp
28.8°C
 
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.

Sun & moon

Today
Sun↑ 07:12↓ 18:37
Moon↑ 12:02↓ 00:54
PhaseFirst quarter 50%
Best windows
  • Dawn06:49 – 08:12
  • Dusk17:37 – 18:59
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 07:11↓ 18:37
Moon↑ 12:40↓ 01:45
PhaseFirst quarter 60%
Best windows
  • Dawn06:49 – 08:11
  • Dusk17:37 – 19:00
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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