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Lake Poteriteri

Lake fishing  New Zealand · 08:35 - 17:14

Lake Poteriteri 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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Fair 33% The bite right now
Top bet: Chinook Salmon Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 17 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
25%
9°
Tue
33%
9°
Best day
Wed
23%
10°
Thu
22%
10°
Fri
23%
10°
Sat
21%
8°
Sun
22%
3°

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.)
17°C
Air temp
4°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1032 hPa → stable
Clouds
85.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:50–09:50 Dusk 15:59–17:59

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 22:46–00:46 Major period 10:46–12:46 Minor period 14:41–16:11 Minor period 07:21–08:51

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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18:00
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19:00
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Likely catch now (1 species)

Chinook Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
33%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 17 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Lake Poteriteri 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

Timing This is a prime window for chinook salmon at dawn. 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)

About this water

Lake Poteriteri is the southernmost of the large lakes in Fiordland National Park in New Zealand's South Island. Only Lakes Hakapoua and Innes lie further south on the southern of New Zealand's two main islands. It is located 40 kilometres (25 mi) to the west of the town of Tuatapere.

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More waters nearby

Lake Hauroko New Zealand · 16.2 km away Lake Monowai New Zealand · 33.1 km away Lake Manapouri New Zealand · 65.4 km away Lake Paradise New Zealand · 71.5 km away Lake Herries New Zealand · 79.7 km away Lake Eva New Zealand · 87.5 km away Secretary Lake New Zealand · 88.6 km away Astelia Lake New Zealand · 94.7 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Poteriteri?

Popular catches here include Chinook Salmon.

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Poteriteri?

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 Poteriteri?

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

What is biting at Lake Poteriteri right now?

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