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Mataranka Roper Headwaters
River·Northern Territory·Australia·
Field notes
Spring-fed upper Roper between Mataranka and Elsey NP. Bitter Springs and Mataranka Springs are swimming-only; anglers fish the river downstream where it widens. Sooty grunter, archerfish and the occasional barra in the deeper holes.
Current conditions
Wind
9.6 kt ESE
Gusts 20.2 kt
Air temp
25.8°C
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.
Sun & moon
Today
Sun↑ 06:53↓ 18:17
Moon↑ —↓ 20:38
PhaseWaxing crescent 10%
Best windows
- Dawn06:31 – 07:53
- Dusk17:17 – 18:40
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 06:54↓ 18:17
Moon↑ 10:15↓ 21:44
PhaseWaxing crescent 18%
Best windows
- Dawn06:31 – 07:54
- Dusk17:17 – 18:39
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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