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
1.5 kt SE
Gusts 6.6 kt
Waves
— m
Period —
Swell
— m
Period —
Sea temp
—°C
Air 9.6°C
Next 12 hours
10:00
1.5 SE
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11:00
0.2 SSW
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12:00
1.1 WNW
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13:00
2.1 WNW
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14:00
1.8 W
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15:00
1.5 WSW
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16:00
1.7 SSW
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17:00
2.8 S
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18:00
2.6 SSE
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19:00
2.7 SE
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20:00
3 ESE
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21:00
3 E
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Source: Open-Meteo Marine + ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.
Sun & moon
Today
Sun↑ 07:08↓ 17:22
Moon↑ 10:58↓ 00:40
PhaseFirst quarter 49%
Best windows
- Dawn06:41 – 08:08
- Dusk16:22 – 17:49
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 07:07↓ 17:23
Moon↑ 11:28↓ 01:40
PhaseFirst quarter 59%
Best windows
- Dawn06:41 – 08:07
- Dusk16:23 – 17:49
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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