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Lake Callabonna

Lake fishing  Australia · 07:36 - 17:50

Lake Callabonna 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 31% The bite right now
Top bet: Murray Cod Active through the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
34%
18°
Best day
Tue
34%
17°
Wed
26%
20°
Thu
27%
17°
Fri
28%
15°
Sat
34%
14°
Sun
34%
13°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
22°C
Air temp
12°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1018 hPa → stable
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:51–08:51 Dusk 16:35–18:35 Night 18:35–06:51

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 22:34–00:34 Major period 10:34–12:34 Minor period 15:34–17:04 Minor period 06:04–07:34

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

Likely catch now (2 species)

Murray Cod
Maccullochella peelii
31%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Golden Perch
Macquaria ambigua
20%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Lake Callabonna 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 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

Lake Callabonna is a dry salt lake with little to no vegetation located in the Far North region of South Australia. The 160-square-kilometre (62 sq mi) lake is situated approximately 120 kilometres (75 mi) southwest of Cameron Corner, the junction of South Australia, Queensland and New South Wales. It is also known as Lake Mulligan. The lake is an important site for late Pleistocene fossils. It is within the extent of the Strzelecki Desert Lakes Important Bird Area, which is important for waterbirds when holding water in the aftermath of floods.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Callabonna?

Popular catches here include Murray Cod and Golden Perch.

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Callabonna?

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 Lake Callabonna?

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

What is biting at Lake Callabonna right now?

Right now Murray Cod is the most likely catch, at about 71%.