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Lake Manapouri

Lake fishing  New Zealand · 08:31 - 17:14

Lake Manapouri 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 17% The bite right now
Top bet: Chinook Salmon Water near its preferred 18 degrees, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
27%
9°
Sun
29%
9°
Mon
33%
6°
Best day
Tue
33%
9°
Wed
22%
10°
Thu
22%
10°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
18°C
Air temp
6°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1025 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
12.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:46–09:46 Dusk 15:59–17:59

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:08–23:08 Major period 09:08–11:08 Minor period 13:28–14:58 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

12:00
6°
13:00
7°
14:00
7°
15:00
7°
16:00
7°
17:00
6°
18:00
6°
19:00
5°
20:00
5°
21:00
5°
22:00
5°
23:00
5°

Likely catch now (1 species)

Chinook Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
17%
Water near its preferred 18 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Lake Manapouri 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 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

Lake Manapouri is located in the South Island of New Zealand. The lake is situated within the Fiordland National Park and the wider region of Te Wahipounamu South West New Zealand World Heritage Area.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Manapouri?

Popular catches here include Chinook Salmon.

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Manapouri?

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 Manapouri?

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

What is biting at Lake Manapouri right now?

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