Fitzroy River - Gauging Station
River·Queensland·Australia·
Field notes
Tidal pool above the Fitzroy Barrage near Rockhampton, with the gauging station structure providing snag and flow. Big barramundi stack up below the barrage on the run-out; threadfin salmon and grunter work the deeper holes. Closed season for barra applies - check current dates.
Current conditions
Wind
12.8 kt SE
Gusts 24.7 kt
Air temp
20.8°C
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.
Sun & moon
Today
Sun↑ 06:38↓ 17:31
Moon↑ 10:59↓ 00:14
PhaseFirst quarter 49%
Best windows
- Dawn06:14 – 07:38
- Dusk16:31 – 17:55
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 06:38↓ 17:31
Moon↑ 11:34↓ 01:09
PhaseFirst quarter 59%
Best windows
- Dawn06:14 – 07:38
- Dusk16:31 – 17:56
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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