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Cape Palliser

Sea, from shore  New Zealand · 08:47 - 17:57

Cape Palliser on the coast in New Zealand. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Fair 44% The bite right now
Top bet: Hapuku Active through the day, water near its preferred 19 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
47%
10°
Tue
49%
10°
Best day
Wed
36%
12°
Thu
38%
12°
Fri
38%
12°
Sat
39%
12°
Sun
43%
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
Light rain
Water temp (est.)
19°C
Air temp
10°C
Wind
10 m/s
Pressure
1030 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
84.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 08:02–10:02 Day 10:02–16:42 Dusk 16:42–18:42

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 23:13–01:13 Major period 11:13–13:13 Minor period 15:31–17:01 Minor period 07:26–08:56

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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Likely catch now (4 species)

Hapuku
Polyprion oxygeneios
44%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 19 degrees.
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Yellowtail Kingfish
Seriola lalandi
37%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 19 degrees.
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Australian Salmon
Arripis trutta
30%
Water near its preferred 19 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Snapper
Chrysophrys auratus
16%
Water near its preferred 19 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Cape Palliser is a coastal fishing spot in New Zealand. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Hapuku, Yellowtail Kingfish, Australian Salmon and Snapper.

Hapuku fishing is usually best around Jan-Mar, Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

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

Timing This is a prime window for hapuku at the day. Fish hard 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:

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

Cape Palliser is a promontory on the southern coast of New Zealand's North Island and is the southernmost point of the North Island; it is in fact considerably farther south than Nelson or Blenheim in the South Island.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Cape Palliser?

Popular catches here include Hapuku, Yellowtail Kingfish, Australian Salmon and Snapper.

Do you need a fishing license at Cape Palliser?

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 Cape Palliser?

Hapuku fishing is usually best around Jan-Mar, Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Cape Palliser right now?

Right now Hapuku is the most likely catch, at about 44%.