Murray River Swan Hill

River·Victoria·Australia

Field notes

Murray reach through Swan Hill with town access, multiple ramps and deep holes around the bridge. Cod hold under the bigger snags; golden perch school on the flatter shelves. Fishes year-round with closed cod season Sept-Nov.

Current conditions

Wind
2.2 kt ESE
Gusts 6.6 kt
Air temp
5.9°C
 
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.

Sun & moon

Today
Sun↑ 07:30↓ 17:36
Moon↑ 11:14↓ 01:02
PhaseFirst quarter 49%
Best windows
  • Dawn07:02 – 08:30
  • Dusk16:36 – 18:03
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 07:29↓ 17:36
Moon↑ 11:42↓ 02:03
PhaseFirst quarter 59%
Best windows
  • Dawn07:02 – 08:29
  • Dusk16:36 – 18:04
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
Victoria, 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 Victoria fisheries regulator before fishing.
Closures
Always confirm current marine park / closure status and seasonal bag limits.

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