Fishing in New Zealand

New Zealand has 40 fishing waters in Napp. Each spot shows live weather, water temperature and a rule-based ranking of which fish are biting right now.

Lakes (39)

Astelia Lake Lake fishing Hapopo kākāpō Lake fishing Hooker Lake Lake fishing Kōtukuwhakaoka Lake fishing Lake Alexandrina Lake fishing Lake Aviemore Lake fishing Lake Benmore Lake fishing Lake Dunstan Lake fishing Lake Hakanoa Lake fishing Lake Harris Lake fishing Lake Hauroko Lake fishing Lake Herries Lake fishing Lake Horowhenua Lake fishing Lake Hāwea Lake fishing Lake Ianthe Lake fishing Lake Kaiiwi Lake fishing Lake Manapouri Lake fishing Lake McKerrow Lake fishing Lake Namunamu Lake fishing Lake Ohakuri Lake fishing Lake Orbell Lake fishing Lake Papaitonga Lake fishing Lake Paradise Lake fishing Lake Puketirini Lake fishing Lake Pupuke Lake fishing Lake Pūkaki Lake fishing Lake Quill Lake fishing Lake Rotorua Lake fishing Lake Ruataniwha Lake fishing Lake Taharoa Lake fishing Lake Taupō Lake fishing Lake Tekapo Lake fishing Lake Waihola Lake fishing Lake Waimimiha Lake fishing Lake Waitaki Lake fishing Lake Wakatipu Lake fishing Lake Wānaka Lake fishing Lake Ōhau Lake fishing Tasman Lake Lake fishing

Coast (1)

Cape Reinga Sea, from shore

Common questions

What fish can you catch in New Zealand?

It depends on the water. Open a fishing spot in New Zealand to see the species most likely right there, from pike and perch to coastal fish.

Do you need a fishing license in New Zealand?

Usually yes. Fishing in New Zealand generally requires a national or regional permit, and the rules vary. Check the local regulations before you fish.

When is fishing best in New Zealand?

It varies by species and season. As a rule the bite is best at dawn and dusk, and Napp ranks the species per spot from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day.