Goomadeer River

River·Northern Territory·Australia

Field notes

Remote western Arnhem Land river flowing into the Arafura Sea, accessed only by charter or with a permit from the Northern Land Council. Big barramundi, threadfin and black jewfish through the tidal reaches. Permit and respect for traditional owners are non-negotiable.

Current conditions

Wind
9.6 kt ESE
Gusts 21.4 kt
Air temp
26.2°C
 
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.

Sun & moon

Today
Sun↑ 06:57↓ 18:27
Moon↑ 11:51↓ 00:40
PhaseFirst quarter 49%
Best windows
  • Dawn06:34 – 07:57
  • Dusk17:27 – 18:50
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 06:57↓ 18:27
Moon↑ 12:29↓ 01:30
PhaseFirst quarter 59%
Best windows
  • Dawn06:34 – 07:57
  • Dusk17:27 – 18:50
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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