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Takaparawha Point

Sea, from shore  New Zealand · 08:34 - 18:13

Takaparawha Point 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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Prime 84% The bite right now
Top bet: Striped Marlin Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
84%
14°
Best day
Tue
84%
14°
Wed
84%
14°
Thu
80%
12°
Fri
80%
13°
Sat
80%
16°
Sun
76%
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
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
20°C
Air temp
10°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1024 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
41.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:49–09:49 Day 09:49–16:58 Dusk 16:58–18:58

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 23:15–01:15 Major period 11:15–13:15 Minor period 15:52–17:22 Minor period 07:09–08:39

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 (5 species)

Striped Marlin
Kajikia audax
84%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Australian Salmon
Arripis trutta
41%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 20 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Hapuku
Polyprion oxygeneios
36%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Yellowtail Kingfish
Seriola lalandi
34%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 20 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Snapper
Chrysophrys auratus
24%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 20 degrees.
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About the fishing here

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

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

Striped Marlin fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. 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 striped marlin 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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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Takaparawha Point?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Takaparawha Point?

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 Takaparawha Point?

Striped Marlin fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Takaparawha Point right now?

Right now Striped Marlin is the most likely catch, at about 60%.