Magela Creek (Kakadu)

River·Northern Territory·Australia

Field notes

East Alligator tributary that drains the Arnhem escarpment through Kakadu floodplain. Run-off period draws barra into the channel; saratoga and archerfish hold the upper billabong sections in the dry. Parks rules and croc precautions apply.

Current conditions

Wind
3.6 kt NNE
Gusts 7.4 kt
Air temp
26.6°C
 
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.

Sun & moon

Today
Sun↑ 06:11↓ 18:37
Moon↑ 14:22↓ 03:05
PhaseWaxing gibbous 73%
Best windows
  • Dawn05:49 – 07:11
  • Dusk17:37 – 18:58
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 06:10↓ 18:37
Moon↑ 15:10↓ 03:43
PhaseWaxing gibbous 81%
Best windows
  • Dawn05:48 – 07:10
  • Dusk17:37 – 18:58
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
Northern Territory, 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 Northern Territory fisheries regulator before fishing.
Closures
Always confirm current marine park / closure status and seasonal bag limits.

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