Marrakai Crossing

River·Northern Territory·Australia

Field notes

Adelaide River crossing on the Marrakai Track, a working-station access point with bank fishing into deep snag holes. Barra, threadfin and mangrove jack hold the bends; access is seasonal and 4WD only. Saltwater crocodiles - do not approach the water edge.

Current conditions

Wind
8.3 kt ESE
Gusts 17.5 kt
Air temp
25.2°C
 
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.

Sun & moon

Today
Sun↑ 07:07↓ 18:35
Moon↑ 11:59↓ 00:49
PhaseFirst quarter 49%
Best windows
  • Dawn06:44 – 08:07
  • Dusk17:35 – 18:58
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 07:07↓ 18:35
Moon↑ 12:38↓ 01:40
PhaseFirst quarter 59%
Best windows
  • Dawn06:44 – 08:07
  • Dusk17:35 – 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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