Yellow Water (Ngurrungurrudjba)
Lagoon·Northern Territory·Australia·
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
9.4 kt ESE
Gusts 20.4 kt
Air temp
26.6°C
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.
Sun & moon
Today
Sun↑ 07:02↓ 18:30
Moon↑ 11:54↓ 00:44
PhaseFirst quarter 49%
Best windows
- Dawn06:39 – 08:02
- Dusk17:30 – 18:52
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 07:02↓ 18:30
Moon↑ 12:32↓ 01:35
PhaseFirst quarter 59%
Best windows
- Dawn06:39 – 08:02
- Dusk17:30 – 18:53
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
Lagoon
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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