Lake Alexandrina (Pelican Point)

Dam·South Australia·Australia

Field notes

Open lake shoreline on the western side of Lake Alexandrina. Murray cod and golden perch hold on the rocky points; mulloway push up through the barrages on big freshes. Boat ramp access — note freshwater bag limits via PIRSA.

Current conditions

Wind
2.8 kt SSW
Gusts 7.6 kt
Air temp
14.2°C
 
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.

Sun & moon

Today
Sun↑ 06:25↓ 19:34
Moon↑ 14:29↓ 04:00
PhaseWaxing gibbous 73%
Best windows
  • Dawn05:59 – 07:25
  • Dusk18:34 – 20:00
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 06:24↓ 19:35
Moon↑ 15:30↓ 04:26
PhaseWaxing gibbous 81%
Best windows
  • Dawn05:57 – 07:24
  • Dusk18:35 – 20:01
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
Dam
Region
South Australia, Australia
Fishing style
impoundment fishing, freshwater fishing and land-based fishing
Structure
Typically holds snags, points and drop-offs — work the structure for holding fish.
Licence
Recreational fishing licence may apply — check the South Australia fisheries regulator before fishing.
Closures
Always confirm current marine park / closure status and seasonal bag limits.

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