Lake Bonney (Riverland)
Dam·South Australia·Australia·
Field notes
Large freshwater lake off the Murray near Barmera. Callop (golden perch), redfin, carp, and the odd Murray cod from the shore and small boats; the rock walls near Barmera and the inlet at Chambers Creek are productive starting points.
Current conditions
Wind
2.7 kt NNE
Gusts 8.2 kt
Air temp
10.3°C
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.
Sun & moon
Today
Sun↑ 07:10↓ 17:20
Moon↑ 10:58↓ 00:42
PhaseFirst quarter 49%
Best windows
- Dawn06:43 – 08:10
- Dusk16:20 – 17:47
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 07:09↓ 17:20
Moon↑ 11:26↓ 01:43
PhaseFirst quarter 59%
Best windows
- Dawn06:42 – 08:09
- Dusk16:20 – 17:47
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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