Rakaia River
Rakaia River is a river in Canterbury, South Island. Anglers here fish mainly for Australian Salmon, Chinook Salmon and Sea Trout.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
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
Likely catch now (3 species)
About the fishing here
Popular catches here include Australian Salmon, Chinook Salmon and Sea Trout.
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.
Guides for this water
Tips right now
Fishing permit
You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:
About this water
The Rakaia River is in the Canterbury Plains in New Zealand's South Island. The Rakaia River is one of the largest braided rivers in New Zealand. The Rakaia River has a mean flow of 203 cubic metres per second (7,200 cu ft/s) and a mean annual seven-day low flow of 87 m3/s (3,100 cu ft/s). In the 1850s, European settlers named it the Cholmondeley River, but this name lapsed into disuse. The name Rakaia comes from Māori "Ō Rakaia", meaning the place where people were arranged by ranks.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Rakaia River?
Popular catches here include Australian Salmon, Chinook Salmon and Sea Trout.
Do you need a fishing license at Rakaia River?
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 Rakaia River?
Australian Salmon fishing is usually best around Jan-Mar, Dec. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
What is biting at Rakaia River right now?
Right now Australian Salmon is the most likely catch, at about 57%.