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Lake Macquarie

Lake fishing  Australia · 07:57 - 17:56

Lake Macquarie 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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Slow 22% The bite right now
Top bet: Golden Perch Water near its preferred 22 degrees, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
34%
15°
Best day
Sun
30%
16°
Mon
30%
16°
Tue
33%
16°
Wed
33%
19°
Thu
30%
19°

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.)
22°C
Air temp
13°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1033 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
13.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:12–09:12 Dusk 16:41–18:41 Night 18:41–07:12

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:11–23:11 Major period 09:11–11:11 Minor period 14:13–15:43 Minor period 04:39–06:09

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

11:00
13°
12:00
15°
13:00
15°
14:00
16°
15:00
15°
16:00
15°
17:00
15°
18:00
14°
19:00
13°
20:00
13°
21:00
12°
22:00
12°

Likely catch now (2 species)

Golden Perch
Macquaria ambigua
22%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Murray Cod
Maccullochella peelii
15%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Lake Macquarie is a lake in Australia.

Popular catches here include Golden Perch and Murray Cod.

Golden Perch 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

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)

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More waters nearby

Sydney Cove Australia · 94.6 km away Whites Creek Australia · 98.3 km away Johnstons Creek Australia · 98.4 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Macquarie?

Popular catches here include Golden Perch and Murray Cod.

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Macquarie?

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 Macquarie?

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

What is biting at Lake Macquarie right now?

Right now Golden Perch is the most likely catch, at about 68%.