Murray Bridge

River·South Australia·Australia

Field notes

Mid-river town on the Murray with deep snags, bridge pylons and willow-lined banks. Murray cod and golden perch the prize targets, with carp and redfin in numbers. Cod season closed 1 Aug to 31 Dec — release all cod in that window.

Current conditions

Wind
5.8 kt NNE
Gusts 12.6 kt
Air temp
10.2°C
 
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.

Sun & moon

Today
Sun↑ 07:17↓ 17:23
Moon↑ 11:02↓ 00:49
PhaseFirst quarter 49%
Best windows
  • Dawn06:49 – 08:17
  • Dusk16:23 – 17:51
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 07:16↓ 17:24
Moon↑ 11:29↓ 01:50
PhaseFirst quarter 59%
Best windows
  • Dawn06:49 – 08:16
  • Dusk16:24 – 17:51
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
South Australia, 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 South Australia fisheries regulator before fishing.
Closures
Always confirm current marine park / closure status and seasonal bag limits.

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