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Tūtoko River

River fishing  New Zealand · 08:26 - 17:16

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

Good 50% The bite right now
Top bet: Australian Salmon Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 18 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
43%
Tue
50%
Best day
Wed
47%
Thu
42%
Fri
43%
Sat
41%
Sun
41%

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Fog
Water temp (est.)
18°C
Air temp
2°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1031 hPa → stable
Clouds
99.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:41–09:41 Dusk 16:01–18:01

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 22:43–00:43 Major period 10:43–12:43 Minor period 14:45–16:15 Minor period 07:10–08:40

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

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Likely catch now (2 species)

Australian Salmon
Arripis trutta
50%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 18 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Chinook Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
33%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 18 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Tūtoko River 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:

About this water

The Tūtoko River is a river located in the Darran Mountains in New Zealand. Originating from the western flank of Mount Tūtoko it is a tributary of the Cleddau River.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Tūtoko River?

Popular catches here include Australian Salmon and Chinook Salmon.

Do you need a fishing license at Tūtoko 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 Tūtoko River?

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

What is biting at Tūtoko River right now?

Right now Australian Salmon is the most likely catch, at about 70%.