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Murray River

River fishing  Australia · 08:17 - 18:16

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

Fair 32% The bite right now
Top bet: Australian Salmon Water near its preferred 22 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
49%
14°
Sun
54%
16°
Mon
54%
12°
Tue
52%
12°
Wed
61%
15°
Thu
66%
15°
Best day

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Rain
Water temp (est.)
22°C
Air temp
10°C
Wind
7 m/s
Pressure
1008 hPa → stable
Clouds
99.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:32–09:32 Dusk 17:01–19:01

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:31–23:31 Major period 09:31–11:31 Minor period 14:34–16:04 Minor period 04:59–06:29

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

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Likely catch now (6 species)

Australian Salmon
Arripis trutta
32%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Mangrove Jack
Lutjanus argentimaculatus
30%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Golden Perch
Macquaria ambigua
23%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Silver Perch
Bidyanus bidyanus
23%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Murray Cod
Maccullochella peelii
17%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Australian Bass
Percalates novemaculeata
13%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Murray River is a river in Australia.

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

Australian Salmon fishing is usually best around Jan-Mar, 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

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 Murray River is a river in Southeastern Australia. It is Australia's longest river, having an extent of 2,508 km (1,558 mi). Its tributaries include five of the next six longest rivers of Australia. Together with that of the Murray, the catchments of these rivers form the Murray–Darling basin, which covers about one-seventh the area of Australia. It is widely considered Australia's most important irrigated region.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Murray River?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Murray 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 Murray River?

Australian Salmon fishing is usually best around Jan-Mar, Dec. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Murray River right now?

Right now Australian Salmon is the most likely catch, at about 30%.