West Lakes
Dam·South Australia·Australia·
Field notes
Man-made saltwater lake connected to the Port River. Resident mulloway to metre-plus, bream and the odd salmon trout patrol the shoreline. Light-line lure water — comp anglers fish the bridges and breakwall pinches.
Current conditions
Wind
4.3 kt NE
Gusts 9.9 kt
Air temp
13.7°C
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.
Sun & moon
Today
Sun↑ 07:19↓ 17:27
Moon↑ 11:06↓ 00:52
PhaseFirst quarter 49%
Best windows
- Dawn06:52 – 08:19
- Dusk16:27 – 17:54
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 07:19↓ 17:28
Moon↑ 11:33↓ 01:53
PhaseFirst quarter 59%
Best windows
- Dawn06:51 – 08:19
- Dusk16:28 – 17:55
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
Dam
Region
South Australia, Australia
Fishing style
impoundment fishing, freshwater fishing and land-based fishing
Structure
Typically holds snags, points 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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