Lake River
River Mouth·Tasmania·Australia·
Field notes
Tributary of the Macquarie running off the Western Tiers near Cressy. Wild brown trout in the lower reaches; clear water and willow-lined runs reward stealth. IFS rules apply.
Current conditions
Wind
8.3 kt NNW
Gusts 16.1 kt
Waves
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Swell
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Sea temp
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Air 12.5°C
Next 12 hours
12:00
8.3 NNW
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13:00
7.2 NNW
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14:00
7.2 NNW
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15:00
7 NNW
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16:00
6.6 NNW
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17:00
6.8 NNW
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18:00
6.2 NNW
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19:00
6.8 N
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20:00
7.8 NNW
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21:00
7.9 NNW
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22:00
7.7 NNW
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23:00
7.8 NNW
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Tides
Nearest BOM tide station: Launceston ↗ (38.1 km · secondary)
We don't predict tides on-site — BOM's published tables are authoritative.
Source: Open-Meteo Marine + ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.
Sun & moon
Today
Sun↑ 07:32↓ 17:05
Moon↑ 10:51↓ 01:00
PhaseFirst quarter 50%
Best windows
- Dawn07:01 – 08:32
- Dusk16:05 – 17:36
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 07:31↓ 17:06
Moon↑ 11:13↓ 02:06
PhaseFirst quarter 60%
Best windows
- Dawn07:01 – 08:31
- Dusk16:06 – 17:37
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.
What's biting
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Access & logistics
Spot type
River Mouth
Region
Tasmania, 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 Tasmania fisheries regulator before fishing.
Closures
Always confirm current marine park / closure status and seasonal bag limits.
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