Phelp River
River·Northern Territory·Australia·
Field notes
Limmen NP river flowing east into the Gulf via the Limmen Bight system. Sandstone country with sooty grunter and archerfish in the upper reaches; lower tidal section fishes for barra. Remote 4WD access through the park.
Current conditions
Wind
6.6 kt SE
Gusts 16.5 kt
Air temp
24.6°C
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.
Sun & moon
Today
Sun↑ 06:54↓ 18:16
Moon↑ 11:41↓ 00:36
PhaseFirst quarter 49%
Best windows
- Dawn06:31 – 07:54
- Dusk17:16 – 18:39
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 06:54↓ 18:16
Moon↑ 12:19↓ 01:27
PhaseFirst quarter 59%
Best windows
- Dawn06:31 – 07:54
- Dusk17:16 – 18:39
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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