Snowy River at Buchan
River·Victoria·Australia·
Field notes
Limestone-country reach of the Snowy below Buchan, holding Australian bass and brown trout in the cooler runs. Surface lures at first light for bass; wade the gravel runs with small hardbodies for trout.
Current conditions
Wind
2.8 kt NNE
Gusts 6.8 kt
Air temp
10.2°C
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.
Sun & moon
Today
Sun↑ 07:17↓ 17:12
Moon↑ 10:53↓ 00:47
PhaseFirst quarter 49%
Best windows
- Dawn06:48 – 08:17
- Dusk16:12 – 17:40
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 07:16↓ 17:13
Moon↑ 11:19↓ 01:50
PhaseFirst quarter 59%
Best windows
- Dawn06:48 – 08:16
- Dusk16:13 – 17:41
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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