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Lake Waikere

Lake fishing  New Zealand · 08:36 - 18:21

Lake Waikere 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 11% The bite right now
Top bet: Chinook Salmon Bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
17%
15°
Tue
19%
14°
Best day
Wed
10%
15°
Thu
10%
14°
Fri
13%
15°
Sat
10%
16°
Sun
10%
16°

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.)
21°C
Air temp
11°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1025 hPa → stable
Clouds
2.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:51–09:51 Dusk 17:06–19:06

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 23:20–01:20 Major period 11:20–13:20 Minor period 16:00–17:30 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
11°
10:00
12°
11:00
13°
12:00
14°
13:00
14°
14:00
15°
15:00
15°
16:00
14°
17:00
14°
18:00
14°
19:00
13°
20:00
12°

Likely catch now (1 species)

Chinook Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
11%
Bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Lake Waikere 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

The Kai Iwi Lakes are located in Taharoa Domain in the Northland region of New Zealand. The reserve encompasses a series of three freshwater dune lakes: Lake Taharoa, Lake Kaiiwi, and Lake Waikare, sometimes called Lake Waikere.

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More waters nearby

Lake Taharoa New Zealand · 1.8 km away Lake Kaiiwi New Zealand · 2.8 km away Lake Puhau New Zealand · 43.0 km away Bay of Islands Northland · 81.3 km away Lake Waimimiha New Zealand · 83.8 km away Lake Rotoroa New Zealand · 91.2 km away Lake Waiparera New Zealand · 103.4 km away Lake Pupuke New Zealand · 149.3 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Waikere?

Popular catches here include Chinook Salmon.

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Waikere?

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 Waikere?

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

What is biting at Lake Waikere right now?

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