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Magela Creek (Kakadu)

River·Northern Territory·Australia
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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
8.1 kt E
Gusts 18.1 kt
Air temp
32.2°C
 
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.

Sun & moon

Today
Sun↑ 06:50↓ 18:21
Moon↑ —↓ 20:44
PhaseWaxing crescent 10%
Best windows
  • Dawn06:28 – 07:50
  • Dusk17:21 – 18:43
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 06:51↓ 18:21
Moon↑ 10:10↓ 21:49
PhaseWaxing crescent 18%
Best windows
  • Dawn06:28 – 07:51
  • Dusk17:21 – 18:43
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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