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Duvauchelle Bay

Sea, from shore  New Zealand · 09:03 - 17:59

Duvauchelle Bay 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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Good 49% The bite right now
Top bet: Hapuku Active through the day, water near its preferred 18 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
48%
10°
Best day
Tue
43%
10°
Wed
38%
12°
Thu
37%
12°
Fri
39%
13°
Sat
42%
14°
Sun
36%
14°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Fog
Water temp (est.)
18°C
Air temp
7°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1033 hPa → stable
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 08:18–10:18 Day 10:18–16:44 Dusk 16:44–18:44

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 23:23–01:23 Major period 11:23–13:23 Minor period 15:30–17:00 Minor period 07:45–09:15

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

09:00
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12:00
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13:00
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15:00
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17:00
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18:00
9°
19:00
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20:00
7°

Likely catch now (4 species)

Hapuku
Polyprion oxygeneios
49%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 18 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Yellowtail Kingfish
Seriola lalandi
44%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 18 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Australian Salmon
Arripis trutta
35%
Water near its preferred 18 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Snapper
Chrysophrys auratus
20%
Water near its preferred 18 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Duvauchelle Bay 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)

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More waters nearby

Avon River New Zealand · 31.5 km away Avon River New Zealand · 34.6 km away Brooklands Lagoon New Zealand · 42.9 km away Rakaia River Canterbury, South Island · 60.8 km away Hokakura New Zealand · 130.9 km away Kōtukuwhakaoka New Zealand · 175.2 km away Lake Tekapo New Zealand · 194.8 km away Lake Alexandrina New Zealand · 200.0 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Duvauchelle Bay?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Duvauchelle Bay?

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 Duvauchelle Bay?

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

What is biting at Duvauchelle Bay right now?

Right now Hapuku is the most likely catch, at about 40%.