McArthur River
River·Northern Territory·Australia·
Field notes
Major Gulf-flowing river east of Borroloola, classic Gulf barramundi water with deep snag-lined holes through the tidal reaches. Threadfin salmon and queenfish work the lower stretches and mouth. Major saltwater crocodile habitat - stay in the boat.
Current conditions
Wind
2.2 kt ENE
Gusts 2.9 kt
Air temp
26°C
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.
Sun & moon
Today
Sun↑ 05:53↓ 18:24
Moon↑ 14:03↓ 02:52
PhaseWaxing gibbous 73%
Best windows
- Dawn05:31 – 06:53
- Dusk17:24 – 18:46
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 05:52↓ 18:24
Moon↑ 14:53↓ 03:29
PhaseWaxing gibbous 81%
Best windows
- Dawn05:30 – 06:52
- Dusk17:24 – 18:46
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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