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Lake Waahi

Lake fishing  New Zealand · 08:35 - 18:10

Lake Waahi 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 12% The bite right now
Top bet: Chinook Salmon Bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
20%
14°
Best day
Tue
19%
13°
Wed
11%
12°
Thu
11%
10°
Fri
11%
9°
Sat
12%
14°
Sun
12%
14°

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.)
20°C
Air temp
8°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1026 hPa → stable
Clouds
3.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:50–09:50 Dusk 16:55–18:55

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 23:14–01:14 Major period 11:14–13:14 Minor period 15:48–17:18 Minor period 07:10–08:40

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

09:00
8°
10:00
9°
11:00
11°
12:00
12°
13:00
13°
14:00
13°
15:00
14°
16:00
14°
17:00
13°
18:00
12°
19:00
10°
20:00
10°

Likely catch now (1 species)

Chinook Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
12%
Bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Lake Waahi 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:

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About this water

Lake Waahi is located immediately to the west of Huntly, in the Waikato Region. Lake Waahi is a riverine lake, which links to the Waikato River by way of the short Waahi Stream. The smaller Lake Puketirini lies immediately to Waahi's southeast.

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More waters nearby

Lake Puketirini New Zealand · 1.6 km away Lake Hakanoa New Zealand · 3.9 km away Waikato River New Zealand · 5.8 km away Lake Whangape New Zealand · 11.2 km away Lake Rotoroa New Zealand · 29.6 km away Waipā River New Zealand · 55.4 km away Waikato River New Zealand · 60.4 km away Lake Karāpiro New Zealand · 63.5 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Waahi?

Popular catches here include Chinook Salmon.

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Waahi?

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 Waahi?

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

What is biting at Lake Waahi right now?

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