Today's Best Fishing & Tide Times for
Rangiora, New Zealand 🇳🇿

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Planning your next fishing trip in Rangiora, New Zealand ? Today is a poor day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular bite times and moon phases, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, nearby tide timetable, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...

  • Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise bite times and moon phases and the best moon phases.
  • Use the Tide Clock section to sync bite times with high and low tide timetable.
  • Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
  • Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.

Rangiora fishing in Canterbury centres on the Cam River and nearby Waimakariri River, offering reliable freshwater angling for brown trout, rainbow trout, Chinook salmon, perch and eels. Fly fishing, spin tactics and bait approaches all work around Rangiora’s braided channels, backwaters and willow-lined tributaries—ideal for anglers wanting practical local tactics. read more...

Some of the best fishing spots near Rangiora include: Kairaki Beach, Waimakariri River, Pegasus Bay, Lyttelton Harbour, Lake Ellesmere, Rakaia River, Ashley River, Motunau Beach, Waikuku Beach, etc. see full list

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Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 9:7 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
  • Nautical Twilight begins:
    Sunrise:
  • Sunset:
    Nautical Twilight ends:
  • Moonrise:
  • Moonset:
  • Moon over:
  • Moon under:
  • Visibility:
    54%
  • Third Quarter Moon - 54% illuminated Third Quarter Moon
Next New Moon in ~7 days on 15th June
  • Distance to earth:
    385,777 km
    Proximity:
    46.8 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Rangiora
New Moon
Mon, 15 Jun
Full Moon
Tue, 30 Jun

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
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    05:14 am - 07:14 am
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    11:40 am - 01:40 pm
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    05:34 pm - 07:34 pm
  • minor Time:
    11:28 pm - 01:28 am
All times are displayed in the Pacific/Auckland timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is +12 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). Blue areas indicate high and low tides. The center shows the current moon phase which is a Third Quarter Moon at 54% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a poor day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. Currently we have a major fishing time. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -6 hour and -52 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
Pacific/Auckland • Mon, 8 Jun 05:47 • -43.304, 172.584

Tides Times for Fishing: Mon, 8 Jun

The Tideclock displays the tide status and the hours until the next tide. Currently the tide is rising and the next high tide is in 4 hours and 27 minutes.
Tide Graph
04:04 am 10:15 am 04:15 pm 10:36 pm AM PM 6.82 ft 2.03 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
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Tide Time Height
low 04:04 am 2.03 ft
high 10:15 am 6.56 ft
low 04:15 pm 2.13 ft
high 10:36 pm 6.82 ft
Tide Coefficient at 10:15 am is 63
Tide Coefficient at 10:36 pm is 69
For fishing, stronger tides are often favourable as they cause stronger currents and more motion on the sea bed. The above tidal coefficients give us an indication of how strong the tides are compared to their average. A value over 90 indicates very strong tides, known as spring tides. A low value indicates weak tides, known as neap tides. The tidal coefficient can range from 20 to 120 with a mean value of 70. A higher number usually indicates better fishing.
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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
Date Major Bite Times Minor Bite Times Sun Moon Moonphase Tide Times
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Third Quarter Moon
low: , 2.1 ft
high: , 6.46 ft , Coeff: 61
low: , 2.17 ft
high: , 6.79 ft , Coeff: 68
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Third Quarter Moon
low: , 2.03 ft
high: , 6.56 ft , Coeff: 63
low: , 2.13 ft
high: , 6.82 ft , Coeff: 69
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S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
low: , 1.97 ft
high: , 6.76 ft , Coeff: 67
low: , 2.1 ft
high: , 6.99 ft , Coeff: 72
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S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
low: , 1.84 ft
high: , 7.02 ft , Coeff: 73
low: , 2.03 ft
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S: 		Waning Crescent moon phase
Waning Crescent
high: , 7.15 ft , Coeff: 76
low: , 1.71 ft
high: , 7.35 ft , Coeff: 80
low: , 1.94 ft
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S: 		Waning Crescent moon phase
Waning Crescent
high: , 7.38 ft , Coeff: 81
low: , 1.54 ft
high: , 7.74 ft , Coeff: 89
low: , 1.74 ft
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S: 		Waning Crescent moon phase
Waning Crescent
high: , 7.58 ft , Coeff: 85
low: , 1.35 ft
high: , 8.14 ft , Coeff: 97
low: , 1.51 ft
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S: 		New Moon moon phase
New Moon
high: , 7.81 ft , Coeff: 90
low: , 1.18 ft
high: , 8.46 ft , Coeff: 104
low: , 1.25 ft
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Rangiora

Overview and seasonal patterns: Rangiora anglers should think in seasons. Spring brings rising flows and insect hatches that trigger trout activity on the Cam River’s small pools and the larger Waimakariri braids; it’s a prime time for dry-fly and nymph presentations. Late spring to early summer often produces Chinook (quinnat) salmon and fast-moving trout action in the mainstem and lower reaches. Summer low flows push trout into deeper pools, undercut banks and side braids—search for cooler, spring-fed runs and shaded margins. Autumn sees strong feeding as fish bulk up for winter; clear, cool days can produce excellent sight fishing. Winter fishing is often slower but can be productive in low-light windows and during heavy rain when fish move and feed.

Habitat types around Rangiora: The Cam River that runs through Rangiora is a small, willow-lined stream with shallow riffles and tight pools—perfect for stealthy approaches and euro or dry-dropper nymphing. A short drive south brings you to the Waimakariri River’s braided system: wide, shallow channels, side braids, and deeper holes where trout and migrating salmon congregate. Between these are spring-fed tributaries, irrigation canals, farm ponds and roadside drains that hold perch, eels and occasional trout. Look for seams where fast water meets slower water, tailouts below riffles, undercut banks, and the heads and tails of pools where fish sit to feed.

Common techniques: Fly anglers: dial in a 4–6 weight for the Cam River and a 6–8 weight for the Waimakariri. Use a floating line with a dry-dropper setup in spring—small dries (parachute Adams, mayfly patterns), light nymphs and soft hackles work well. Euro or indicator nymphing pays dividends in deeper pockets and winter. Streamers fished on a sink-tip or long leader can provoke aggressive takes in summer and during flows. Spin anglers: light-to-medium spin outfits paired with small spoons, inline spinners, bibbed minnows and soft plastics are effective in both rivers. For salmon, use slightly larger spoons, plugs or hoochies and fish deeper braids and holes where they stage.

Tactical tips: In the Cam River, stay quiet, wear subdued clothing, and focus on undercut banks and obvious seams—short, accurate casts and upstream presentations get more takes than long, flashy casts. In braided Waimakariri water, target the junctions where a fast braid meets a slow backchannel and fish the edges of flow. During low summer flows, concentrate on deep tails and shaded runs; in spring freshets, fish the margins and back eddies that hold migrating fish. Use fluorocarbon tippets for clear water and low light to reduce refusals; consider a heavier leader or shock tippet for strong-running salmon. For perch and eels in drains and ponds, downsize your tackle: micro-jigs, light soft plastics and small live baits or natural baits near structure and weed-edges work best. Keep multiple rigs ready and vary retrieve speed—sometimes a slow, subtle presentation wins, other times an aggressive strip triggers strikes.

Practical local knowledge—park at safe access points, look for public stopbanks and footbridges to read water, and scout runs on foot before committing to a spot. Rangiora’s mix of small stream fishing and big braided river opportunity rewards anglers who switch techniques with the season and read habitats rather than forcing a single approach.

The Best Fishing Spots around Rangiora

Kairaki Beach

At the Waimakariri mouth, Kairaki is a prime surf and river‑mouth fishery for kahawai, sea‑run trout, and summer rig/elephant fish on the bar, with salmon action peaking mid‑ to late summer. Surfcasters work the gutters on a rising tide, while small boats and kayaks prospect current lines inside the mouth. It’s one of the most consistent producers close to Rangiora, with quick access also to Pines Beach and Kaiapoi reaches.

Waimakariri River

The Waimakariri is Canterbury’s flagship salmon and trout river: sea‑run browns in spring, salmon from mid‑summer through autumn, and kahawai stacked near the lower reaches in summer. Upriver riffles and pools suit spinning and fly, while the lower tidal stretches favor spoons and ticers for salmon and kahawai. Access points are plentiful from Kairaki Beach inland to Old Waimakariri Bridge and beyond.

Pegasus Bay

Stretching from the Waimakariri north past Amberley Beach, Pegasus Bay offers reliable surf and inshore boat fishing for kahawai, rig, elephant fish, gurnard, school shark, and snapper in warmer months. Boats troll workups and drift sandy flats; surfcasters target gutters along Waimairi Beach to Waikuku Beach, with best action around tide changes in settled seas.

Lyttelton Harbour

Sheltered waters and wharf access make Lyttelton a versatile year‑round option for kahawai, mullet, red cod, spiny dogfish, and occasional elephant fish; boat anglers find tarakihi and gurnard around channel edges and points like Naval Point. The harbour’s structure concentrates bait and predators, with evening tide turns particularly productive after seabreezes drop.

Lake Ellesmere

Also known as Te Waihora, this shallow lagoon fishes best when the lake is open to the sea: flounder and yellow‑eyed mullet along the margins, with sea‑run trout working inflows and the outlet. Eels are a consistent catch, and perch can feature in connected drains and canals. Shore access is broad, while small boats and kayaks excel on calm mornings near Taumutu and Birdlings Flat outlet periods.

Rakaia River

New Zealand’s most famous salmon river delivers peak Chinook (quinnat) action mid‑summer to autumn, with kahawai thick in the surf line and sea‑run browns around lagoon edges. Spinners and ticers dominate at the mouth and braids, while boats probe deeper channels on calmer days. Access around Rakaia River Mouth and upstream braids offers a range of water for varying flows.

Ashley River

Close to Rangiora, the Ashley (Rakahuri) provides accessible trout and sea‑run trout fishing in spring and early summer, with kahawai occasionally encountered near the estuary. Clear braids suit light spinning and fly tactics, while the lower estuary channels near Waikuku Beach fish well on a flooding tide for bait and lure anglers alike.

Motunau Beach

A renowned North Canterbury launch spot, Motunau offers top inshore reef fishing for blue cod, tarakihi, gurnard, and school shark, with kahawai common around workups. When swell is low, small boats and kayaks reach nearby foul ground quickly; surfcasters pick up rig and elephant fish from the beach in summer. It’s a day‑trip favorite north of Amberley.

Waikuku Beach

Just north of the Ashley mouth, Waikuku’s sandy gutters produce excellent surfcasting for kahawai, rig, and elephant fish through spring and summer, with red cod in cooler months. It’s a convenient, family‑friendly stretch for Rangiora anglers, and benefits from clean water and strong tidal movement linked to Pegasus Bay.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Rangiora area

Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 1 beaches and bays in this area.

Pines Beach Wetlands - 11.19391118539km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Rangiora. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.

North Brook - 2.19996234392km , South Brook - 2.65489356202km , Makerikeri River - 3.58902163376km , Cust River - 4.29813246793km , Stony Stream - 6.82795974478km , Ohoka Stream - 7.2307549808km , Ashley River/Rakahuri - 7.39331037688km , Cam River/Ruataniwha - 8.9231023618km , Shaw Creek - 9.57483992668km , Waikuku Stream - 9.73408691222km , Makerikeri River - 9.89471771168km , Tutaepatu Lagoon - 10.03380738086km , Dockeys Stream - 10.03780537934km , Okuku River - 10.37049934918km , Foxs Creek - 10.88686216684km , Eyre River - 10.96731372506km , Pines Beach Wetlands - 11.19391118539km , Fox's Creek - 11.30913011957km , Saltwater Stream - 11.58701355809km , Ashley River - 11.58701355809km , Old Bed Eyre River - 11.63588680645km , Courtenay Stream - 11.75061743106km , Ashworths Spit - 11.78559250549km , Kaikainui Stream - 11.91191832413km , Kairaki Creek - 11.92375473495km , Hunters Stream - 12.72769364144km , Kaiapoi River - 12.73087565868km , Bushy Creek - 12.90390571362km , Waimakariri River - 13.98062385272km , Watsons Creek - 14.01399556583km , Styx River - 14.21255626666km , Otukaikino Creek - 14.27880523149km , Ashworths Ponds - 14.88385032271km , Grey River - 14.98508653831km , Karetu River - 14.98508653831km , Kowai River South Branch - 15.2681004288km , Brooklands Lagoon - 15.54994252537km , Waimakariri River - 16.34600144616km , Templars Island - 16.68372424096km , Garry River - 16.78220284604km

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