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Lake Hakanoa

Lake fishing  New Zealand · 08:35 - 18:09

Lake Hakanoa is a lake in New Zealand. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Slow 15% The bite right now
Top bet: Chinook Salmon Overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
17%
17°
Sun
18%
16°
Mon
23%
12°
Best day
Tue
20%
12°
Wed
11%
10°
Thu
11%
9°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
20°C
Air temp
12°C
Wind
7 m/s
Pressure
1003 hPa → stable
Clouds
83.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:50–09:50 Dusk 16:54–18:54

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:37–23:37 Major period 09:37–11:37 Minor period 14:26–15:56 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
12°
14:00
13°
15:00
14°
16:00
13°
17:00
12°
18:00
11°
19:00
11°
20:00
10°
21:00
9°
22:00
8°
23:00
9°
00:00
9°

Likely catch now (1 species)

Chinook Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
15%
Overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Lake Hakanoa is a lake in New Zealand.

Popular catches here include Chinook Salmon.

Chinook Salmon fishing is usually best around Mar, Nov-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn 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

Depth The water is warm. Fish often sit deeper or in shade, work the cooler spots. Look towards deeper water.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

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About this water

Lake Hakanoa is located within the eastern side of the Huntly township, in the Waikato Region of New Zealand. Lake Hakanoa is a riverine lake with links to the Waikato River, which lies 300 m (330 yd) to the west. A smaller lake lies within wetland near the southeastern edge of Hakanoa.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Hakanoa?

Popular catches here include Chinook Salmon.

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Hakanoa?

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 Lake Hakanoa?

Chinook Salmon fishing is usually best around Mar, Nov-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Lake Hakanoa right now?

Right now Chinook Salmon is the most likely catch, at about 100%.