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
0.2 kt WSW
Gusts 2.5 kt
Waves
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Period —
Swell
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Period —
Sea temp
—°C
Air 9.3°C
Next 12 hours
00:00
0.2 WSW
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01:00
2.2 SE
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02:00
2.5 SE
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03:00
2.6 SE
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04:00
1.3 E
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05:00
2.4 SSE
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06:00
2.8 SSE
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07:00
1.3 ESE
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08:00
1.5 ENE
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09:00
3.2 NNE
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10:00
4 N
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11:00
2.9 NNE
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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↑ 06:31↓ 17:52
Moon↑ 04:08↓ 12:00
PhaseWaning crescent 30%
Best windows
- Dawn06:03 – 07:31
- Dusk16:52 – 18:20
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 06:29↓ 17:53
Moon↑ 04:51↓ 13:15
PhaseWaning crescent 20%
Best windows
- Dawn06:01 – 07:29
- Dusk16:53 – 18:21
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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