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
9.7 kt ESE
Gusts 21.2 kt
Air temp
26.6°C
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.
Sun & moon
Today
Sun↑ 07:01↓ 18:30
Moon↑ 11:54↓ 00:43
PhaseFirst quarter 49%
Best windows
- Dawn06:38 – 08:01
- Dusk17:30 – 18:52
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 07:01↓ 18:30
Moon↑ 12:32↓ 01:34
PhaseFirst quarter 59%
Best windows
- Dawn06:38 – 08:01
- Dusk17:30 – 18:52
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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