Goulburn Tailwater Eildon

River·Victoria·Australia

Field notes

Cold tailwater below Lake Eildon's spillway, famous Victorian trout fishery. Brown trout to multi-kilo sizes hold the deep runs and willow-lined banks. Fly water through autumn, lure water in higher flows. Check VFA flow releases before walking in.

Current conditions

Wind
8.2 kt WNW
Gusts 20 kt
Air temp
9.3°C
 
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.

Sun & moon

Today
Sun↑ 06:32↓ 18:00
Moon↑ 03:56↓ 12:22
PhaseWaning crescent 30%
Best windows
  • Dawn06:06 – 07:32
  • Dusk17:00 – 18:26
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 06:31↓ 18:01
Moon↑ 04:42↓ 13:35
PhaseWaning crescent 20%
Best windows
  • Dawn06:04 – 07:31
  • Dusk17:01 – 18:27
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
Victoria, 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 Victoria fisheries regulator before fishing.
Closures
Always confirm current marine park / closure status and seasonal bag limits.

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