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
3.6 kt SSE
Gusts 8.2 kt
Air temp
14.7°C
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.
Sun & moon
Today
Sun↑ 06:28↓ 19:35
Moon↑ 14:33↓ 04:02
PhaseWaxing gibbous 73%
Best windows
- Dawn06:01 – 07:28
- Dusk18:35 – 20:01
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 06:26↓ 19:36
Moon↑ 15:33↓ 04:28
PhaseWaxing gibbous 81%
Best windows
- Dawn06:00 – 07:26
- Dusk18:36 – 20:02
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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