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Matau

Sea, from shore  New Zealand · 08:54 - 18:11

Matau on the coast in New Zealand. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Fair 40% The bite right now
Top bet: Hapuku Active through the day, water near its preferred 20 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
40%
13°
Tue
42%
12°
Wed
43%
13°
Best day
Thu
40%
13°
Fri
39%
14°
Sat
38%
14°
Sun
38%
15°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
20°C
Air temp
12°C
Wind
8 m/s
Pressure
1030 hPa → stable
Clouds
25.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 08:09–10:09 Day 10:09–16:56 Dusk 16:56–18:56

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 23:24–01:24 Major period 11:24–13:24 Minor period 15:46–17:16 Minor period 07:32–09:02

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

08:00
12°
09:00
12°
10:00
12°
11:00
12°
12:00
12°
13:00
12°
14:00
12°
15:00
12°
16:00
12°
17:00
13°
18:00
13°
19:00
13°

Likely catch now (4 species)

Hapuku
Polyprion oxygeneios
40%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 20 degrees.
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Yellowtail Kingfish
Seriola lalandi
39%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 20 degrees.
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Australian Salmon
Arripis trutta
29%
Water near its preferred 20 degrees.
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Snapper
Chrysophrys auratus
15%
Water near its preferred 20 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Matau is a coastal fishing spot in New Zealand. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Hapuku, Yellowtail Kingfish, Australian Salmon and Snapper.

Hapuku fishing is usually best around Jan-Mar, Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day 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 hapuku at the day. Fish hard 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)

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Matau?

Popular catches here include Hapuku, Yellowtail Kingfish, Australian Salmon and Snapper.

Do you need a fishing license at Matau?

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 Matau?

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

What is biting at Matau right now?

Right now Hapuku is the most likely catch, at about 38%.