Blackwood River

River fishing Australia · 08:20 - 18:16

Blackwood River is a river in Australia. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

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Fair 25% The bite right now

Top bet: Murray Cod Active through the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow

48%

14°

Best day

Tue

42%

12°

Wed

35%

16°

Thu

36%

12°

Fri

31%

15°

Sat

32%

15°

Sun

34%

17°

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

Conditions right now

Weather

Mainly clear

Water temp (est.)

21°C

Air temp

9°C

Wind

3 m/s

Pressure

1013 hPa → stable

Clouds

30.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Updated 2026-06-28 22:01

Best times today

Dawn 07:35–09:35 Dusk 17:01–19:01

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit

Major period 23:09–01:09 Major period 11:09–13:09 Minor period 15:56–17:26 Minor period 06:51–08:21

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

05:00

9°

06:00

8°

07:00

8°

08:00

8°

09:00

9°

10:00

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11:00

12°

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13:00

14°

14:00

14°

15:00

13°

16:00

12°

Likely catch now (5 species)

Murray Cod

Maccullochella peelii

25%

Active through the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees, bright sky slows things.

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Australian Bass

Percalates novemaculeata

20%

Water near its preferred 21 degrees.

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Golden Perch

Macquaria ambigua

17%

Water near its preferred 21 degrees.

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Silver Perch

Bidyanus bidyanus

12%

Water near its preferred 21 degrees.

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Australian Salmon

Arripis trutta

9%

Slow during the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.

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About the fishing here

Blackwood River is a river in Australia.

Popular catches here include Murray Cod, Australian Bass, Golden Perch, Silver Perch and Australian Salmon.

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

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 night. 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 Blackwood River is a major river and catchment in the South West region of Western Australia.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Blackwood River?

Popular catches here include Murray Cod, Australian Bass, Golden Perch, Silver Perch and Australian Salmon.

Do you need a fishing license at Blackwood River?

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 Blackwood River?

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

What is biting at Blackwood River right now?

Right now Murray Cod is the most likely catch, at about 41%.