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King George River

River·Western Australia·Australia
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Field notes

Remote Kimberley gorge river east of Kalumburu, accessed by mothership or expedition cruise. Barra in the upper reaches, threadfin and queenies at the mouth, plus jacks deep in the timber. Crocs everywhere - don't clean fish at the waterline.

Current conditions

Wind
16.3 kt SE
Gusts 31.1 kt
Air temp
25.4°C
 
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.

Sun & moon

Today
Sun↑ 05:45↓ 17:11
Moon↑ 08:03↓ 19:34
PhaseWaxing crescent 10%
Best windows
  • Dawn05:22 – 06:45
  • Dusk16:11 – 17:34
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 05:45↓ 17:11
Moon↑ 09:05↓ 20:40
PhaseWaxing crescent 18%
Best windows
  • Dawn05:22 – 06:45
  • Dusk16:11 – 17:34
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
Western Australia, 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 Western Australia fisheries regulator before fishing.
Closures
Always confirm current marine park / closure status and seasonal bag limits.

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