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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
4 kt NNE
Gusts 10.1 kt
Waves
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Period —
Swell
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Period —
Sea temp
—°C
Air 12.2°C
Next 12 hours
13:00
4 NNE
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14:00
3.5 NNE
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15:00
2.8 NNE
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16:00
1.6 NNE
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17:00
0.7 SW
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18:00
3.2 S
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19:00
2.1 SSW
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20:00
2.1 S
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21:00
2.6 SSW
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22:00
1.8 S
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23:00
1 SSE
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00:00
0.8 SE
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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↑ 07:18↓ 17:00
Moon↑ 10:07↓ 18:46
PhaseWaxing crescent 10%
Best windows
- Dawn06:48 – 08:18
- Dusk16:00 – 17:30
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 07:19↓ 16:59
Moon↑ 11:05↓ 19:59
PhaseWaxing crescent 18%
Best windows
- Dawn06:49 – 08:19
- Dusk15:59 – 17:29
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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