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Ovens River Wangaratta

River·Victoria·Australia
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Field notes

Lower Ovens through Wangaratta where it joins the King and runs to the Murray. Murray cod, golden perch and redfin dominate the lower reaches; trout further upstream above Myrtleford.

Current conditions

Wind
11.6 kt SW
Gusts 23.3 kt
Air temp
17.6°C
 
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.

Sun & moon

Today
Sun↑ 07:09↓ 17:16
Moon↑ —↓ 19:11
PhaseWaxing crescent 10%
Best windows
  • Dawn06:41 – 08:09
  • Dusk16:16 – 17:43
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 07:09↓ 17:15
Moon↑ 10:48↓ 20:22
PhaseWaxing crescent 18%
Best windows
  • Dawn06:42 – 08:09
  • Dusk16:15 – 17:43
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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