King River
River·Northern Territory·Australia·
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
8.7 kt E
Gusts 17.7 kt
Air temp
24.2°C
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.
Sun & moon
Today
Sun↑ 07:06↓ 18:29
Moon↑ 11:54↓ 00:48
PhaseFirst quarter 49%
Best windows
- Dawn06:43 – 08:06
- Dusk17:29 – 18:52
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 07:06↓ 18:29
Moon↑ 12:31↓ 01:39
PhaseFirst quarter 59%
Best windows
- Dawn06:43 – 08:06
- Dusk17:29 – 18:52
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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