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Murray River at Echuca

River fishing  Echuca, Victoria / NSW border · 08:16 - 18:39

Murray River at Echuca is a river in Echuca, Victoria / NSW border. Anglers here fish mainly for Murray Cod, Australian Bass and Golden Perch.

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Fair 44% The bite right now
Top bet: Murray Cod Active through the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
57%
13°
Best day
Thu
57%
13°
Fri
57%
15°
Sat
57%
14°
Sun
49%
12°
Mon
57%
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
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
24°C
Air temp
7°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1024 hPa → stable
Clouds
8.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:31–09:31 Dusk 17:24–19:24

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:49–06:49 Major period 16:49–18:49 Minor period 23:37–01:07 Minor period 10:32–12:02

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

23:00
7°
00:00
6°
01:00
6°
02:00
6°
03:00
5°
04:00
5°
05:00
5°
06:00
5°
07:00
4°
08:00
4°
09:00
5°
10:00
7°

Likely catch now (5 species)

Murray Cod
Maccullochella peelii
44%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Australian Bass
Percalates novemaculeata
37%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Golden Perch
Macquaria ambigua
33%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Silver Perch
Bidyanus bidyanus
18%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Australian Salmon
Arripis trutta
13%
Slow during the night, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

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.

Guides for this water

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)

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More waters nearby

Greens Lake Australia · 35.2 km away Edward River Australia · 92.1 km away Avoca River Australia · 117.7 km away Lake Eildon Eildon, Victoria · 160.1 km away Lake Wendouree Australia · 178.2 km away Sugarloaf Reservoir Australia · 178.8 km away Lillydale Lake Australia · 190.1 km away Blackburn Lake Australia · 192.6 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Murray River at Echuca?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Murray River at Echuca?

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 at Echuca?

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

What is biting at Murray River at Echuca right now?

Right now Murray Cod is the most likely catch, at about 43%.