Murray-Darling · Australia

Murray River SA/VIC fishing forecast

Name: Murray River SA/VIC
Address: Murray-Darling, AU

67 Good of 100

Murray River SA/VIC is a freshwater fishing spot in Murray-Darling, Australia. Anglers here target Murray Cod, Golden Perch. The most productive months are typically September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April.

Quick answer

Best monthsSeptember, October, November, December

Top speciesMurray Cod, Golden Perch

Score now67/100

Local rulesAustralia

Today’s verdict

In line with this spot’s 7-day average

Score confidence ±4 points, from 8 live signals

The statistical model disagrees with the physics model here today — treat this score with extra caution.

Helping the score most

Water temperature+15.0Waves+15.0Wind+12.0

Pressure trend

Pressure stable — fish feeding on their usual rhythm

Next solunar peak

major 23:35

Current conditions

Live conditions are temporarily unavailable for this spot (last data Aug 23, 2026). Seasonal and regulation info below is unaffected.

What the score means at Murray River SA/VIC

Murray River SA/VIC currently scores 67 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 13.9 °C. 8 forecast signals are active in this score.

Water temperature +15.0: how close the water is to this species mix’s comfort band
Waves +15.0: swell energy stirring the water column
Wind +12.0: surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
Barometric pressure +4.4: falling pressure often triggers feeding
Pre-storm bite +2.4: the classic feed before heavy weather
Moon phase +2.0: lunar feeding rhythm

What’s biting now

The model expects today: murray-cod, golden-perch, redfin-perch, australian-bass, silver-perch, eeltail-catfish, australian-bonyfish, spangled-perch

Bite windows

Moon

Waxing Gibbous · 82% lit

Solunar day rating

50 / 100

Best months for Murray River SA/VIC:

Score history at this spot

7 days tracked at this exact location

Best recent day: 2026-08-10, 71/100

2 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period

About this spot

Water type

River · Freshwater

Rivers are flow-driven. Fish the seams, eddies, and structure where current breaks, where fish hold to conserve energy and ambush bait.

Access & shore

Fishable from shore · estuary

What you can catch

Murray Cod

Maccullochella peelii
Golden Perch

Macquaria ambigua

Best months by species at Murray River SA/VIC

Murray CodMaccullochella peelii
Golden PerchMacquaria ambigua

Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.

Local regulations

State fisheries authorities (NSW DPIRD, QLD DPI, VFA, DPIRD WA, PIRSA, NRE Tas, NT Fisheries); AFMA in Commonwealth waters

Australia

Licensing:

saltwater-recreational — residents Licensing is state-level, not federal. NSW: the NSW Recreational Fishing Fee covers salt and fresh water. VIC: Victorian Recreational Fishing Licence. QLD: no general recreational licence for most saltwater fishing. WA, SA, TAS, NT: state-specific licences and permits. Bag, size and possession limits always come from the state you are fishing in., non-residents The same state rules apply to visitors, and a short-term licence can normally be bought online from the state authority before you fish.
freshwater-recreational — residents Inland fishing usually needs a state recreational licence (NSW, VIC) or an angler permit (NT, parts of QLD). Freshwater closed seasons are separate from tidal ones — Queensland, for example, closes barramundi in fresh water and in tidal water on the same dates but publishes them on different pages., non-residents Visiting anglers must hold the relevant state licence or permit.

FishRadar regulations are summaries for informational purposes only. Australian fishing rules are set by each state and vary by zone, and this national pack shows the strictest figure we have verified rather than your state's own. Always verify with the relevant state authority (NSW DPIRD, QLD DPI, VFA, WA DPIRD, SA PIRSA, NRE Tasmania, NT Fisheries) before fishing.