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Waipā River

River fishing  New Zealand · 08:36 - 18:08

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

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Fair 37% The bite right now
Top bet: Australian Salmon Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 20 degrees, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
42%
14°
Best day
Tue
42%
13°
Wed
35%
12°
Thu
33%
10°
Fri
35%
10°
Sat
36%
14°
Sun
38%
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.)
20°C
Air temp
8°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1025 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
13.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:51–09:51 Dusk 16:53–18:53

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 23:13–01:13 Major period 11:13–13:13 Minor period 15:45–17:15 Minor period 07:12–08:42

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

07:00
8°
08:00
7°
09:00
7°
10:00
8°
11:00
10°
12:00
11°
13:00
13°
14:00
13°
15:00
14°
16:00
14°
17:00
13°
18:00
11°

Likely catch now (2 species)

Australian Salmon
Arripis trutta
37%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 20 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Chinook Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
19%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Waipā 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 Waipā River is in the Waikato region of the North Island of New Zealand. The headwaters are in the Rangitoto Range east of Te Kūiti. It flows north for 115 kilometres (71 mi), passing through Ōtorohanga and Pirongia, before flowing into the Waikato River at Ngāruawāhia. It is the Waikato's largest tributary. The Waipā's main tributary is the Puniu River.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Waipā River?

Popular catches here include Australian Salmon and Chinook Salmon.

Do you need a fishing license at Waipā 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 Waipā River?

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

What is biting at Waipā River right now?

Right now Australian Salmon is the most likely catch, at about 79%.