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Hawthorne Canal

River fishing  Australia · 08:01 - 17:56

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

Fair 31% The bite right now
Top bet: Murray Cod Active through the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
40%
18°
Tue
44%
20°
Best day
Wed
29%
21°
Thu
27%
19°
Fri
32%
15°
Sat
31%
14°
Sun
30%
14°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Fog
Water temp (est.)
21°C
Air temp
9°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1029 hPa → stable
Clouds
96.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:16–09:16 Dusk 16:41–18:41

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 22:50–00:50 Major period 10:50–12:50 Minor period 15:37–17:07 Minor period 06:33–08:03

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
06:00
07:00
08:00
09:00
10:00
11°
11:00
13°
12:00
15°
13:00
17°
14:00
17°
15:00
18°
16:00
18°

Likely catch now (5 species)

Murray Cod
Maccullochella peelii
31%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Australian Bass
Percalates novemaculeata
23%
Water near its preferred 21 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Golden Perch
Macquaria ambigua
20%
Water near its preferred 21 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Silver Perch
Bidyanus bidyanus
13%
Water near its preferred 21 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Australian Salmon
Arripis trutta
9%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Hawthorne Canal 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:

About this water

The Hawthorne Canal, a southern tributary of the Parramatta River, is a heritage-listed artificial waterway located in the western reaches of Sydney Harbour, in the Inner West suburbs of Lewisham, Summer Hill, Haberfield and Leichhardt in New South Wales, Australia.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Hawthorne Canal?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Hawthorne Canal?

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 Hawthorne Canal?

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

What is biting at Hawthorne Canal right now?

Right now Murray Cod is the most likely catch, at about 44%.