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Main Outfall Channel

River fishing  New Zealand · 08:34 - 17:58

Main Outfall Channel is a river in New Zealand. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

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Good 46% The bite right now
Top bet: Australian Salmon Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 20 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
45%
13°
Tue
48%
12°
Best day
Wed
36%
12°
Thu
35%
10°
Fri
34%
9°
Sat
36%
14°
Sun
35%
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
Rain
Water temp (est.)
20°C
Air temp
10°C
Wind
8 m/s
Pressure
1028 hPa → stable
Clouds
80.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:49–09:49 Dusk 16:43–18:43

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 23:07–01:07 Major period 11:07–13:07 Minor period 15:33–17:03 Minor period 07:11–08:41

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
10°
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19:00
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10°

Likely catch now (2 species)

Australian Salmon
Arripis trutta
46%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 20 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Chinook Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
28%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Main Outfall Channel is a river in New Zealand.

Popular catches here include Australian Salmon and Chinook Salmon.

Australian Salmon fishing is usually best around Jan-Mar, 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 australian 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)

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Main Outfall Channel?

Popular catches here include Australian Salmon and Chinook Salmon.

Do you need a fishing license at Main Outfall Channel?

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 Main Outfall Channel?

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

What is biting at Main Outfall Channel right now?

Right now Australian Salmon is the most likely catch, at about 74%.