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Resolution Bay

Sea, from shore  New Zealand · 08:49 - 18:03

Resolution Bay 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 39% The bite right now
Top bet: Australian Salmon Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 19 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
48%
11°
Best day
Tue
44%
10°
Wed
41%
11°
Thu
41%
13°
Fri
37%
13°
Sat
35%
13°
Sun
39%
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
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
19°C
Air temp
10°C
Wind
11 m/s
Pressure
1030 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
33.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 08:04–10:04 Day 10:04–16:48 Dusk 16:48–18:48

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 23:18–01:18 Major period 11:18–13:18 Minor period 15:37–17:07 Minor period 07:28–08:58

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

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Likely catch now (4 species)

Australian Salmon
Arripis trutta
39%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 19 degrees.
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Hapuku
Polyprion oxygeneios
37%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 19 degrees.
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Yellowtail Kingfish
Seriola lalandi
32%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 19 degrees.
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Snapper
Chrysophrys auratus
21%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 19 degrees.
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About the fishing here

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

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

Australian Salmon 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 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)

About this water

Resolution Bay is a large bay in the outer stretch of Queen Charlotte Sound, north east of Endeavour Inlet, which it meets at Scott Point.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Resolution Bay?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Resolution Bay?

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 Resolution Bay?

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

What is biting at Resolution Bay right now?

Right now Australian Salmon is the most likely catch, at about 35%.