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Barossa Reservoir

Lake fishing  Australia · 07:52 - 17:43

Barossa Reservoir is a lake in Australia. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Fair 38% The bite right now
Top bet: Murray Cod Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 21 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
34%
14°
Best day
Tue
34%
14°
Wed
34%
13°
Thu
28%
10°
Fri
31%
12°
Sat
32%
12°
Sun
31%
11°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Rain
Water temp (est.)
21°C
Air temp
10°C
Wind
5 m/s
Pressure
1018 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:07–09:07 Dusk 16:28–18:28 Night 18:28–07:07

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 22:39–00:39 Major period 10:39–12:39 Minor period 15:23–16:53 Minor period 06:24–07:54

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

06:00
10°
07:00
10°
08:00
10°
09:00
10°
10:00
11°
11:00
13°
12:00
14°
13:00
14°
14:00
13°
15:00
13°
16:00
14°
17:00
12°

Likely catch now (2 species)

Murray Cod
Maccullochella peelii
38%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 21 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Golden Perch
Macquaria ambigua
32%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 21 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Barossa Reservoir is a lake in Australia.

Popular catches here include Murray Cod and Golden Perch.

Murray Cod fishing is usually best around Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

A national or regional fishing permit is generally required here. Check the local rules. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for murray cod at dawn. Fish hard now.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

The Barossa Dam is an arch dam across Yettie Creek, located in Williamstown, South Australia, Australia. Completed in 1902, the resultant reservoir, the Barossa Reservoir, was constructed for the supply potable water to Gawler and other northern country areas. The dam wall was added to the South Australian Heritage Register on 8 July 1999.

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More waters nearby

River Torrens Australia · 21.9 km away West Lakes Australia · 40.7 km away Encounter Bay Australia · 102.7 km away The Coorong Australia · 145.7 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Barossa Reservoir?

Popular catches here include Murray Cod and Golden Perch.

Do you need a fishing license at Barossa Reservoir?

Usually yes. Most countries require a national or regional fishing permit. Check the local rules via the link on this page.

When is the best time to fish Barossa Reservoir?

Murray Cod fishing is usually best around Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

What is biting at Barossa Reservoir right now?

Right now Murray Cod is the most likely catch, at about 57%.