Waiho River

River fishing New Zealand · 08:13 - 17:12

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

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Fair 36% The bite right now

Top bet: Australian Salmon Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 18 degrees, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow

40%

13°

Tue

43%

12°

Best day

Wed

39%

12°

Thu

40%

11°

Fri

42%

11°

Sat

41%

11°

Sun

41%

8°

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

Conditions right now

Weather

Clear sky

Water temp (est.)

18°C

Air temp

8°C

Wind

2 m/s

Pressure

1030 hPa ↑ rising

Clouds

1.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Updated 2026-06-28 22:00

Best times today

Dawn 07:28–09:28 Dusk 15:57–17:57

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit

Major period 22:34–00:34 Major period 10:34–12:34 Minor period 14:43–16:13 Minor period 06:55–08:25

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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8°

09:00

9°

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14:00

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15:00

12°

16:00

11°

17:00

9°

18:00

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19:00

7°

Likely catch now (2 species)

Australian Salmon

Arripis trutta

36%

Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 18 degrees, bright sky slows things.

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Chinook Salmon

Oncorhynchus tshawytscha

21%

Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 18 degrees, bright sky slows things.

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About the fishing here

Waiho 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:

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

The Waiho River is a river of the West Coast region of New Zealand's South Island. It is fed by the meltwater of the Franz Josef Glacier and skirts the main township of Franz Josef to its south, where its river bed is crossed by SH 6 on a long single-lane bridge. Due to changes in rainfall and snow melt, the river's water flow varies greatly. In a severe rain storm on 26 March 2019, the bridge was destroyed after 400 millimetres (16 in) of rain had fallen. The bridge and one abutment was rebuilt, and the road link reopened after 18 days. The works cost NZ$6m.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Waiho River?

Popular catches here include Australian Salmon and Chinook Salmon.

Do you need a fishing license at Waiho 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 Waiho River?

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

What is biting at Waiho River right now?

Right now Australian Salmon is the most likely catch, at about 75%.