Manton Dam
Dam·Northern Territory·Australia·
Field notes
Heritage barramundi impoundment about 60km south of Darwin, stocked decades ago and famous for fat, lure-shy fish. Saratoga work the lily edges, and the dam is a rare NT freshwater spot where you can launch a small boat without crocodile drama (still freshwater croc country).
Current conditions
Wind
7.6 kt ESE
Gusts 16.9 kt
Air temp
25.1°C
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.
Sun & moon
Today
Sun↑ 07:08↓ 18:37
Moon↑ 12:01↓ 00:51
PhaseFirst quarter 49%
Best windows
- Dawn06:46 – 08:08
- Dusk17:37 – 18:59
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 07:08↓ 18:37
Moon↑ 12:39↓ 01:41
PhaseFirst quarter 59%
Best windows
- Dawn06:46 – 08:08
- Dusk17:37 – 18:59
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
Dam
Region
Northern Territory, Australia
Fishing style
impoundment fishing, freshwater fishing and land-based fishing
Structure
Typically holds snags, points 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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