Macquarie River at Wellington
River Mouth·New South Wales·Australia·
Field notes
Reach of the Macquarie River through Wellington where the Bell River joins, a well-known Murray cod stretch in central-west NSW. Bank access from town reserves; cod closed season 1 September to 30 November.
Current conditions
Wind
11 kt WSW
Gusts 20.6 kt
Waves
— m
Period —
Swell
— m
Period —
Sea temp
—°C
Air 14.1°C
Next 12 hours
00:00
11 WSW
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01:00
9.6 WSW
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02:00
7.7 WSW
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03:00
6.5 WSW
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04:00
6.6 SW
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05:00
6.5 WSW
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06:00
5.3 WSW
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07:00
4.6 WSW
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08:00
7.2 SW
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09:00
9.1 SSW
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10:00
7.6 SW
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11:00
5.7 SW
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Source: Open-Meteo Marine + ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.
Sun & moon
Today
Sun↑ 06:17↓ 17:51
Moon↑ 03:30↓ 12:25
PhaseWaning crescent 30%
Best windows
- Dawn05:52 – 07:17
- Dusk16:51 – 18:15
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 06:16↓ 17:51
Moon↑ 04:17↓ 13:37
PhaseWaning crescent 20%
Best windows
- Dawn05:51 – 07:16
- Dusk16:51 – 18:16
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 Mouth
Region
New South Wales, 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 New South Wales fisheries regulator before fishing.
Closures
Always confirm current marine park / closure status and seasonal bag limits.
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