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Lake Matahina

Lake fishing  New Zealand · 08:30 - 18:02

Lake Matahina 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 Average conditions right now.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
23%
13°
Best day
Tue
19%
14°
Wed
12%
14°
Thu
11%
12°
Fri
11%
12°
Sat
12%
13°
Sun
15%
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
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
20°C
Air temp
10°C
Wind
5 m/s
Pressure
1025 hPa → stable
Clouds
56.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:45–09:45 Dusk 16:47–18:47

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 23:07–01:07 Major period 11:07–13:07 Minor period 15:39–17:09 Minor period 07:06–08:36

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 (1 species)

Chinook Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
15%
Average conditions right now.
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About the fishing here

Lake Matahina 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:

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

Lake Matahina is a reservoir in the Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand, located immediately south of the settlement of Te Mahoe and 50 km east of Rotorua. The lake was formed by the construction of the Matahina Power Station and its associated 86 m tall Matahina Dam on the Rangitaiki River, which was completed in 1967.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Matahina?

Popular catches here include Chinook Salmon.

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Matahina?

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 Matahina?

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

What is biting at Lake Matahina right now?

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