Goyder River

River·Northern Territory·Australia

Field notes

Central Arnhem Land river flowing north into the Arafura Sea, charter-only with Northern Land Council permits. Tidal stretches produce big barra, threadfin and black jewfish with almost no angling pressure. Remote, croc-heavy, traditional country - permits non-negotiable.

Current conditions

Wind
2.2 kt NE
Gusts 4.1 kt
Air temp
25°C
 
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.

Sun & moon

Today
Sun↑ 06:02↓ 18:28
Moon↑ 14:13↓ 02:57
PhaseWaxing gibbous 73%
Best windows
  • Dawn05:41 – 07:02
  • Dusk17:28 – 18:50
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 06:02↓ 18:29
Moon↑ 15:02↓ 03:35
PhaseWaxing gibbous 81%
Best windows
  • Dawn05:40 – 07:02
  • Dusk17:29 – 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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