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Victoria River

River·Northern Territory·Australia
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Field notes

Big tidal river system in the Top End's west, accessed via Victoria River Roadhouse and Timber Creek. Barramundi, threadfin salmon and black jewfish through the lower tidal reaches; sooty grunter upstream. Saltwater crocs to massive size - boat fishing only.

Current conditions

Wind
10.9 kt SE
Gusts 21.8 kt
Air temp
24.8°C
 
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.

Sun & moon

Today
Sun↑ 07:02↓ 18:24
Moon↑ —↓ 20:44
PhaseWaxing crescent 10%
Best windows
  • Dawn06:39 – 08:02
  • Dusk17:24 – 18:46
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 07:02↓ 18:23
Moon↑ 10:24↓ 21:50
PhaseWaxing crescent 18%
Best windows
  • Dawn06:40 – 08:02
  • Dusk17:23 – 18:46
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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