Is Dawesville Cut really good for mulloway?

Yes — it's regarded as one of the best land-based mulloway spots in the metro area. The current funnels baitfish through a narrow corridor and big jewfish ambush along the edges. Quality fish over a metre are caught here regularly with the right gear and timing.

When is the best tide for Dawesville Cut?

The hour either side of the tide turn — both incoming and outgoing — is prime. Peak flow is too fast for most bottom-fishing techniques. Watch the current rather than the clock; when you can hold bottom with a 4–6 oz sinker, it's fishable.

Is Dawesville Cut safe to wade?

No. The current is strong enough to carry you out to the ocean or into the estuary very quickly. Stay on the platforms, higher rocks, and dedicated fishing structures. Wading is genuinely dangerous here.

What gear do I need for Dawesville Cut?

Heavier than most metro spots. For mulloway, 10–15kg setup with 30–50lb braid, 60–80lb leader, and 6–8 oz running sinkers. For tailor, 20lb braid and 25lb fluoro on a 9–10ft rod. Light gear gets snagged or swept; bring spare rigs.

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Today's Dawesville Cut bite windows: major 17:00–20:00 and 22:30–00:00.

📍 Dawesville Cut

waxing crescent · 21%

Weather: Sunny Wind: SW 224° · 16 km/h Water: 19.1 °C

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Medium Fish Activity

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Wind SW 16 km/h — Light

Solunar Major window active

Water Temp 19.1°C

Moon Phase waxing crescent — 21%

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Peak

5:00 pm → 8:00 pm

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10:30 pm → 12:00 am

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12:00 pm → 1:30 pm

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Sunrise

8:03 am

Sunset

6:23 pm

Moonrise

12:40 pm

Moonset

11:00 pm

High tide

12:00 pm

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