Field notes
Iconic billabong off the South Alligator River in Kakadu, jointly managed with Bininj/Mungguy traditional owners. Recreational fishing is permitted from a boat in designated zones - check current Parks Australia rules before launching. Big barramundi and saratoga; world-class crocodile density.
Current conditions
Wind
8 kt ESE
Gusts 17.3 kt
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.
Sun & moon
Today
Sun↑ 06:51↓ 18:21
Moon↑ —↓ 20:44
Phase◗Waxing crescent 10%
Best windows
- Dawn06:29 – 07:51
- Dusk17:21 – 18:43
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 06:51↓ 18:21
Moon↑ 10:11↓ 21:49
Phase◗Waxing crescent 18%
Best windows
- Dawn06:29 – 07:51
- Dusk17:21 – 18:43
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
Region
Northern Territory, Australia
Fishing style
estuary fishing and land-based fishing
Structure
Typically holds flats 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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