Lake Ohakuri
Lake Ohakuri is a lake in New Zealand. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
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
Likely catch now (1 species)
About the fishing here
Lake Ohakuri 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
Fishing permit
You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:
About this water
Lake Ohakuri, at 12 square kilometres (4.6 sq mi), is the largest artificial lake of the Waikato river system in New Zealand. It forms the reservoir for the Ōhakuri hydroelectric power station. Construction of the dam, approved in 1955, began in 1956 and was completed in 1960. The lake was filled over 14 days in January and February 1961. This drowned two thirds of the Orakei Korako geothermal area, including two of the world's largest geysers, Minginui Geyser and Orakei Korako Geyser.
Read more on Wikipedia →Map
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Lake Ohakuri?
Popular catches here include Chinook Salmon.
Do you need a fishing license at Lake Ohakuri?
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 Ohakuri?
Chinook Salmon fishing is usually best around Mar, Nov-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
What is biting at Lake Ohakuri right now?
Right now Chinook Salmon is the most likely catch, at about 100%.