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Manton Dam

Dam·Northern Territory·Australia
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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
8.3 kt ESE
Gusts 19.2 kt
Air temp
30.8°C
 
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.

Sun & moon

Today
Sun↑ 06:58↓ 18:28
Moon↑ —↓ 20:51
PhaseWaxing crescent 10%
Best windows
  • Dawn06:35 – 07:58
  • Dusk17:28 – 18:50
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 06:58↓ 18:28
Moon↑ 10:18↓ 21:56
PhaseWaxing crescent 18%
Best windows
  • Dawn06:36 – 07:58
  • Dusk17:28 – 18:50
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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