Wellington (Lower Murray)
River·South Australia·Australia·
Field notes
Tail end of the Murray where it meets Lake Alexandrina at the Wellington ferry. Murray cod hold on the snags and rock walls, golden perch through the eddies and big mulloway push up on the flood. Bank and boat access either side of the ferry.
Current conditions
Wind
6.3 kt NNE
Gusts 12.6 kt
Air temp
11.6°C
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.
Sun & moon
Today
Sun↑ 07:17↓ 17:22
Moon↑ 11:02↓ 00:49
PhaseFirst quarter 49%
Best windows
- Dawn06:49 – 08:17
- Dusk16:22 – 17:50
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 07:16↓ 17:23
Moon↑ 11:28↓ 01:50
PhaseFirst quarter 59%
Best windows
- Dawn06:49 – 08:16
- Dusk16:23 – 17:50
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
South Australia, 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 South Australia fisheries regulator before fishing.
Closures
Always confirm current marine park / closure status and seasonal bag limits.
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