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Ngukurr (Roper River)

River·Northern Territory·Australia
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Field notes

Community on the lower Roper River with a public boat ramp accessed via the Roper Highway. Permit required to enter Aboriginal land beyond the township; sweeping tidal bends fish well for barramundi, threadfin and jewfish in the run-off.

Current conditions

Wind
9.4 kt SE
Gusts 18.3 kt
Air temp
28.5°C
 
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.

Sun & moon

Today
Sun↑ 06:46↓ 18:11
Moon↑ —↓ 20:32
PhaseWaxing crescent 10%
Best windows
  • Dawn06:24 – 07:46
  • Dusk17:11 – 18:33
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 06:47↓ 18:10
Moon↑ 10:07↓ 21:37
PhaseWaxing crescent 19%
Best windows
  • Dawn06:24 – 07:47
  • Dusk17:10 – 18:33
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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