Lachlan River at Forbes

River Mouth·New South Wales·Australia

Field notes

Lachlan River through Forbes including Lake Forbes weir pool, holds Murray cod and golden perch. Town bank access at multiple reserves; cod closed season applies September through November.

Current conditions

Wind

13.2 kt WSW

Gusts 25.9 kt

Waves

— m

Period —

Swell

— m

Period —

Sea temp

—°C

Air 16.8°C

Next 12 hours

13:00

13.2 WSW

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14:00

13.2 WSW

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15:00

13.2 SW

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16:00

11.6 WSW

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17:00

11.1 WSW

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18:00

10.2 WSW

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19:00

9 WSW

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20:00

6.9 WSW

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21:00

6.4 WSW

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22:00

6.2 WSW

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23:00

7.9 WSW

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00:00

7.9 SW

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Source: Open-Meteo Marine + ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.

Sun & moon

Today

Sun↑ 06:55↓ 17:15

Moon↑ —↓ 19:14

PhaseWaxing crescent 10%

Best windows

Dawn06:29 – 07:55
Dusk16:15 – 17:42

Tomorrow

Sun↑ 06:56↓ 17:15

Moon↑ 10:31↓ 20:24

PhaseWaxing crescent 19%

Best windows

Dawn06:29 – 07:56
Dusk16:15 – 17:41

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 Mouth

Region

New South Wales, Australia

Fishing style

estuary fishing and land-based fishing

Structure

Typically holds drop-offs, holes and gutters — work the structure for holding fish.

Licence

Recreational fishing licence may apply — check the New South Wales fisheries regulator before fishing.

Closures

Always confirm current marine park / closure status and seasonal bag limits.

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