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Lake Taupō

Lake fishing  New Zealand · 08:35 - 18:03

Lake Taupō 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 Overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
21%
15°
Sun
20%
13°
Mon
24%
11°
Best day
Tue
24%
10°
Wed
12%
8°
Thu
13%
8°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
20°C
Air temp
11°C
Wind
7 m/s
Pressure
1004 hPa → stable
Clouds
88.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:50–09:50 Dusk 16:48–18:48

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:34–23:34 Major period 09:34–11:34 Minor period 14:19–15:49 Minor period 05:20–06:50

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
11°
14:00
11°
15:00
11°
16:00
12°
17:00
12°
18:00
11°
19:00
11°
20:00
11°
21:00
12°
22:00
12°
23:00
11°
00:00
10°

Likely catch now (1 species)

Chinook Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
17%
Overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Lake Taupō 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 Taupō is a large crater lake in New Zealand's North Island, located in the caldera of Taupō Volcano. The lake is the namesake of the town of Taupō, which sits on a bay in the lake's northeastern shore. With a surface area of 616 km2 (238 sq mi), it is the largest lake by surface area in New Zealand, and the second largest freshwater lake by surface area in geopolitical Oceania after Lake Murray in Papua New Guinea. Motutaiko Island lies in the southeastern area of the lake.

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More waters nearby

Lake Taupo Central North Island · 2.0 km away Tongariro River Turangi, Central North Island · 22.1 km away Lake Ohakuri New Zealand · 48.6 km away Lake Rotorua New Zealand · 86.1 km away Lake Rotorua Bay of Plenty, North Island · 88.0 km away Lake Namunamu New Zealand · 125.8 km away Lake Puketirini New Zealand · 153.3 km away Lake Hakanoa New Zealand · 153.8 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Taupō?

Popular catches here include Chinook Salmon.

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Taupō?

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 Taupō?

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

What is biting at Lake Taupō right now?

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