Ngukurr (Roper River)
River·Northern Territory·Australia·
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
5.6 kt ESE
Gusts 12.9 kt
Air temp
25.1°C
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.
Sun & moon
Today
Sun↑ 06:57↓ 18:19
Moon↑ 11:44↓ 00:39
PhaseFirst quarter 49%
Best windows
- Dawn06:34 – 07:57
- Dusk17:19 – 18:42
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 06:57↓ 18:19
Moon↑ 12:22↓ 01:30
PhaseFirst quarter 59%
Best windows
- Dawn06:34 – 07:57
- Dusk17:19 – 18:42
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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