Macquarie River at Ross
River·Tasmania·Australia·
Field notes
Midlands river with deep undercut willow-lined runs through Ross. Mayfly and grasshopper water depending on season; brown trout to good size where the river slows over the limestone reaches. Inland licence required and respect private frontages.
Current conditions
Wind
8.2 kt N
Gusts 17.9 kt
Air temp
11°C
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.
Sun & moon
Today
Sun↑ 07:31↓ 17:03
Moon↑ 10:49↓ 00:59
PhaseFirst quarter 49%
Best windows
- Dawn07:00 – 08:31
- Dusk16:03 – 17:34
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 07:30↓ 17:04
Moon↑ 11:11↓ 02:05
PhaseFirst quarter 59%
Best windows
- Dawn07:00 – 08:30
- Dusk16:04 – 17:34
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
River
Region
Tasmania, Australia
Fishing style
freshwater fishing and land-based fishing
Structure
Typically holds snags, holes and drop-offs — 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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