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Bulimba Creek

River fishing  Australia · 07:38 - 18:03

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

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Good 57% The bite right now
Top bet: Mangrove Jack Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 23 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
64%
19°
Best day
Tue
61%
20°
Wed
55%
22°
Thu
59%
22°
Fri
54%
22°
Sat
58%
19°
Sun
55%
18°

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.)
23°C
Air temp
12°C
Wind
5 m/s
Pressure
1027 hPa → stable
Clouds
31.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:53–08:53 Dusk 16:48–18:48 Night 18:48–06:53

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 22:42–00:42 Major period 10:42–12:42 Minor period 15:49–17:19 Minor period 06:05–07:35

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

07:00
12°
08:00
12°
09:00
13°
10:00
15°
11:00
18°
12:00
19°
13:00
19°
14:00
18°
15:00
19°
16:00
19°
17:00
19°
18:00
18°

Likely catch now (5 species)

Mangrove Jack
Lutjanus argentimaculatus
57%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 23 degrees.
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Australian Bass
Percalates novemaculeata
29%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 23 degrees.
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Murray Cod
Maccullochella peelii
28%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 23 degrees.
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Golden Perch
Macquaria ambigua
26%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 23 degrees.
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Silver Perch
Bidyanus bidyanus
23%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 23 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Bulimba Creek is a river in Australia.

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

Mangrove Jack fishing is usually best around 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 mangrove jack 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

Bulimba Creek, originally known as Doboy Creek or Doughboy Creek, is a perennial stream that is a tributary of the Brisbane River, located in suburban Brisbane in the South East region of Queensland, Australia.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Bulimba Creek?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Bulimba Creek?

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 Bulimba Creek?

Mangrove Jack fishing is usually best around Nov-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

What is biting at Bulimba Creek right now?

Right now Mangrove Jack is the most likely catch, at about 54%.