Fishing Overview for Hunter River
The lower Hunter around Newcastle hosts tidal reaches with flathead, bream, luderick, school mulloway, and estuary tailor, with prawn and bait runs triggering bites. Shore access near bridges and parklands complements boat drifts along drop-offs and rock bars; upstream bends and eddies can fish on par with
Sun and Moon Times
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Nautical Twilight begins:Sunrise:
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Sunset:Nautical Twilight ends:
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Moonrise:
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Moonset:
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Moon over:
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Moon under:
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Visibility:31%
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First Quarter Moon
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Distance to earth:378,066 kmProximity:64.9 %
Moon Phases for Hunter River
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average Day
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major Time:03:29 am - 05:29 am
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minor Time:09:54 am - 11:54 am
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major Time:
03:44 pm -
05:44 pm
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minor Time:09:35 pm - 11:35 pm
Tides Times for Fishing: Sat, 20 Jun
Tide Clock
Tide Graph
Times
| Tide | Time | Height |
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| low | 06:38 am | 0.92 ft |
| high | 12:52 pm | 4.36 ft |
| low | 06:31 pm | 2 ft |
Current Fishing Weather
Wind Speed and Direction
Wind Direction:
Wind Speed:
Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
Fishing Barometer
Atmospheric Pressure:
Change since midnight:
Trend for next 6 hours:
Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
7 Day Fishing Weather
| Date | Major Bite Times | Minor Bite Times | Sun | Moon | Moonphase | Tide Times |
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Waxing Crescent |
low:
, 0.72 ft
high:
, 4.36 ft
, Coeff: 63
low:
, 1.84 ft
high:
, 5.64 ft
, Coeff: 105
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First Quarter Moon |
low:
, 0.92 ft
high:
, 4.36 ft
, Coeff: 63
low:
, 2 ft
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First Quarter Moon |
high:
, 5.18 ft
, Coeff: 90
low:
, 1.15 ft
high:
, 4.43 ft
, Coeff: 65
low:
, 2.13 ft
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First Quarter Moon |
high:
, 4.69 ft
, Coeff: 74
low:
, 1.38 ft
high:
, 4.49 ft
, Coeff: 67
low:
, 2.2 ft
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First Quarter Moon |
high:
, 4.27 ft
, Coeff: 60
low:
, 1.54 ft
high:
, 4.63 ft
, Coeff: 72
low:
, 2.17 ft
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Waxing Gibbous |
high:
, 3.94 ft
, Coeff: 49
low:
, 1.67 ft
high:
, 4.82 ft
, Coeff: 78
low:
, 2.03 ft
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Waxing Gibbous |
high:
, 3.71 ft
, Coeff: 42
low:
, 1.71 ft
high:
, 5.02 ft
, Coeff: 85
low:
, 1.87 ft
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Waxing Gibbous |
high:
, 3.61 ft
, Coeff: 38
low:
, 1.74 ft
high:
, 5.25 ft
, Coeff: 92
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Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Hunter River area
Wharf's or Jetties are good places to wet a line and meet other fishermen. They often produce a fresh feed of fish and are also great to catch bait fish. As they are often well lit, they also provide a good opportunity for night fishing. There are 10 wharf(s) in this area.
Nelsons Plains Wharf - 9.95035901897km , Millers Forest Government Wharf - 9.95035901897km , Dyke Wharf - 11.08231129916km , Martins Wharf - 11.26029862404km , Throsby Wharf - 11.45028407168km , Lee Wharf - 11.84806139846km , Steamers Wharf - 12.04730326689km , Merewether Street Wharf - 12.28212975984km , Market Wharf - 12.28212975984km , Swan Reach Wharf - 13.17988311441km
Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 4 beaches and bays in this area.
Campbell Island - 0.9384811166km , Little Park Beach - 12.57018357902km , Nobbys Beach - 13.25010068635km , Horse Shoe Beach - 13.25010068635km
Harbours and Marinas can often times be productive fishing spots for land based fishing as their sheltered environment attracts a wide variety of bait fish. Similar to river mouths, harbour entrances are also great places to fish as lots of fish will move in and out with the rising and falling tides. There are 4 main harbours in this area.
Port Waratah - 9.67496763224km, North Harbour - 10.82814130279km, Inner Basin - 12.7245787287km, The Basin - 12.7245787287km
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Hunter River. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.
Hunter River - 0km , Campbell Island - 0.9384811166km , Hexham Island - 1.01111681138km , Upper Moscheto Island - 3.6501061601km , Ash Island - 5.95519807269km , Kooragang Island - 5.95519807269km , Spit Island - 6.27567219803km , Dunns Island - 7.17478648649km , Dempsey Island - 7.25613977893km , Smiths Island - 7.32957962504km , Kinross Island - 7.73945864633km , Wallis Island - 7.95815924839km , Mud Island - 8.33756751916km , Sandy Island - 8.33756751916km , Moscheto Island - 8.34814264405km , Table Island - 9.57006723413km , Port Waratah - 9.67496763224km , Williams River - 9.87293872715km , Nelsons Plains Wharf - 9.95035901897km , Millers Forest Government Wharf - 9.95035901897km , Williams River - 10.36045088407km , Walsh Point - 10.37445731353km , North Harbour - 10.82814130279km , Dyke Wharf - 11.08231129916km , Martins Wharf - 11.26029862404km , Throsby Wharf - 11.45028407168km , Lee Wharf - 11.84806139846km , Steamers Wharf - 12.04730326689km , Walsh Island - 12.09300719326km , Merewether Street Wharf - 12.28212975984km , Market Wharf - 12.28212975984km , Little Park Beach - 12.57018357902km , Inner Basin - 12.7245787287km , Throsby Creek - 12.7245787287km , The Basin - 12.7245787287km , Irrawang Swamp - 12.72785605061km , Swan Reach Wharf - 13.17988311441km , Nobbys Head - 13.19678587945km , Nobbys Beach - 13.25010068635km , Horse Shoe Beach - 13.25010068635km
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