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Cape Reinga

Sea, from shore  New Zealand · 08:36 - 18:28

Cape Reinga 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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Prime 100% The bite right now
Top bet: Striped Marlin Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
80%
16°
Sun
80%
17°
Mon
84%
16°
Best day
Tue
84%
15°
Wed
80%
16°
Thu
84%
15°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Rain
Water temp (est.)
22°C
Air temp
14°C
Wind
18 m/s
Pressure
1010 hPa → stable
Clouds
76.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:51–09:51 Day 09:51–17:13 Dusk 17:13–19:13

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:47–23:47 Major period 09:47–11:47 Minor period 14:45–16:15 Minor period 05:19–06:49

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

13:00
14°
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14°
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14°
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14°
17:00
14°
18:00
14°
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15°
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14°

Likely catch now (5 species)

Striped Marlin
Kajikia audax
100%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season.
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Yellowtail Kingfish
Seriola lalandi
41%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees.
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Hapuku
Polyprion oxygeneios
34%
Active through the day.
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Australian Salmon
Arripis trutta
31%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees.
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Snapper
Chrysophrys auratus
17%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees.
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About the fishing here

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

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

Striped Marlin fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. 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 striped marlin 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 Reinga, officially Cape Reinga / Te Rerenga Wairua, is the northwestern most tip of the Aupōuri Peninsula, at the northern end of the North Island of New Zealand. Cape Reinga is more than 100 km north of the nearest small town of Kaitaia.

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More waters nearby

Lake Waimimiha New Zealand · 92.3 km away Bay of Islands Northland · 163.4 km away Lake Taharoa New Zealand · 177.5 km away Lake Kaiiwi New Zealand · 178.6 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Cape Reinga?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Cape Reinga?

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 Reinga?

Striped Marlin fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Cape Reinga right now?

Right now Striped Marlin is the most likely catch, at about 71%.