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Katherine River

River·Northern Territory·Australia
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Field notes

Freshwater stretches of the Katherine River through the township and downstream, with sooty grunter and saratoga as the main targets. Barramundi push up after big wet seasons. Freshwater crocs are common; salties have been recorded after floods.

Current conditions

Wind
10.4 kt ESE
Gusts 22.1 kt
Air temp
27°C
 
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.

Sun & moon

Today
Sun↑ 06:56↓ 18:21
Moon↑ —↓ 20:42
PhaseWaxing crescent 10%
Best windows
  • Dawn06:33 – 07:56
  • Dusk17:21 – 18:43
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 06:56↓ 18:21
Moon↑ 10:17↓ 21:48
PhaseWaxing crescent 18%
Best windows
  • Dawn06:33 – 07:56
  • Dusk17:21 – 18:43
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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