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The Coorong

Lake fishing  Australia · 07:54 - 17:37

The Coorong is a lake in Australia. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

Slow 23% The bite right now
Top bet: Golden Perch Water near its preferred 21 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
29%
15°
Sun
31%
15°
Best day
Mon
29%
15°
Tue
31%
16°
Wed
25%
16°
Thu
22%
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
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
21°C
Air temp
9°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1033 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
44.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:09–09:09 Dusk 16:22–18:22 Night 18:22–07:09

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:00–23:00 Major period 09:00–11:00 Minor period 13:54–15:24 Minor period 04:37–06:07

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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11:00
11°
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16:00
14°
17:00
13°
18:00
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21:00

Likely catch now (2 species)

Golden Perch
Macquaria ambigua
23%
Water near its preferred 21 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Murray Cod
Maccullochella peelii
16%
Water near its preferred 21 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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About the fishing here

The Coorong 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:

About this water

Coorong National Park is a protected area located in South Australia about 156 kilometres (97 mi) south-east of Adelaide, that predominantly covers a coastal lagoon ecosystem officially known as The Coorong and the Younghusband Peninsula on the Coorong's southern side. The western end of the Coorong lagoon is at the Murray Mouth near Hindmarsh Island and the Sir Richard Peninsula, and it extends about 130 kilometres (81 mi) south-eastwards. Road access is from Meningie. The beach on the coastal side of the peninsula, the longest in Australia, is also commonly called The Coorong.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at The Coorong?

Popular catches here include Golden Perch and Murray Cod.

Do you need a fishing license at The Coorong?

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 The Coorong?

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

What is biting at The Coorong right now?

Right now Golden Perch is the most likely catch, at about 66%.