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King River

River·Northern Territory·Australia
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Field notes

Tributary of the Katherine/Daly system west of Katherine township, crossed by the Victoria Highway. Modest barra fishery in the lower reaches during run-off, sooty grunter and archerfish upstream. Access mainly at road crossings.

Current conditions

Wind
10.4 kt ESE
Gusts 21.2 kt
Air temp
26.5°C
 
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.

Sun & moon

Today
Sun↑ 06:55↓ 18:20
Moon↑ —↓ 20:42
PhaseWaxing crescent 10%
Best windows
  • Dawn06:33 – 07:55
  • Dusk17:20 – 18:43
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 06:56↓ 18:20
Moon↑ 10:16↓ 21:47
PhaseWaxing crescent 18%
Best windows
  • Dawn06:33 – 07:56
  • Dusk17:20 – 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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