Roper Bar
River·Northern Territory·Australia·
Field notes
Tidal limit of the Roper River south-east of Katherine, a long-haul destination but legendary barra and threadfin water. The bar itself holds fish on the tide change, with kilometres of snag country downstream. Remote - self-sufficient travel and standard croc precautions.
Current conditions
Wind
5.3 kt SE
Gusts 12.3 kt
Air temp
24.7°C
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.
Sun & moon
Today
Sun↑ 06:58↓ 18:20
Moon↑ 11:45↓ 00:39
PhaseFirst quarter 49%
Best windows
- Dawn06:35 – 07:58
- Dusk17:20 – 18:43
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 06:58↓ 18:20
Moon↑ 12:23↓ 01:31
PhaseFirst quarter 59%
Best windows
- Dawn06:35 – 07:58
- Dusk17:20 – 18:43
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
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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