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

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Planning your next fishing trip in New Plymouth, New Zealand ? Today is a average 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.

New Plymouth fishing delivers reliable inshore action off the Taranaki coast, from Port Taranaki and the Breakwater to the Sugar Loaf Islands and river mouths. Anglers target snapper, kahawai, kingfish and trevally year-round using surfcasting, reef fishing and estuary techniques specific to the Taranaki shoreline. read more...

Some of the best fishing spots near New Plymouth include: Port Taranaki, Fitzroy Beach, Waitara River, Oakura Beach, Urenui Beach, Waiwhakaiho River, Onaero Bay, Lake Rotomanu, 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 9:36 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:
    88%
  • Waning Gibbous - 88% illuminated Waning Gibbous
Next New Moon in ~11 days on 15th June
  • Distance to earth:
    401,605 km
    Proximity:
    9.6 %
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 New Plymouth
Full Moon
Sun, 31 May
New Moon
Mon, 15 Jun
Full Moon
Tue, 30 Jun

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
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    01:53 am - 03:53 am
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    09:41 am - 11:41 am
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    02:25 pm - 04:25 pm
  • minor Time:
    07:10 pm - 09:10 pm
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 Waning Gibbous at 88% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a average day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. Currently we have a minor fishing time. The next best fishing time will be tomorrow. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
Pacific/Auckland • Thu, 4 Jun 19:11 • -39.067, 174.083

Tides Times for Fishing: Thu, 4 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 5 hours and 11 minutes.
Tide Graph
06:00 am 12:05 pm 06:15 pm AM PM 10.04 ft 2.66 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
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Tide Time Height
low 06:00 am 2.82 ft
high 12:05 pm 10.04 ft
low 06:15 pm 2.66 ft
Tide Coefficient at 12:05 pm is 78
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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Current Fishing Weather

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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.
Selected Weather Station: New Plymouth, NZ
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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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S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
low: , 2.62 ft
high: , 10.24 ft , Coeff: 81
low: , 2.43 ft
high: , 10.76 ft , Coeff: 89
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S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
low: , 2.82 ft
high: , 10.04 ft , Coeff: 78
low: , 2.66 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
high: , 10.5 ft , Coeff: 85
low: , 3.02 ft
high: , 9.74 ft , Coeff: 73
low: , 2.92 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
high: , 10.2 ft , Coeff: 80
low: , 3.15 ft
high: , 9.45 ft , Coeff: 68
low: , 3.15 ft
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S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
high: , 9.91 ft , Coeff: 76
low: , 3.22 ft
high: , 9.19 ft , Coeff: 64
low: , 3.31 ft
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S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
high: , 9.68 ft , Coeff: 72
low: , 3.18 ft
high: , 9.06 ft , Coeff: 62
low: , 3.38 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
high: , 9.58 ft , Coeff: 71
low: , 3.02 ft
high: , 9.06 ft , Coeff: 62
low: , 3.31 ft
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S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
high: , 9.61 ft , Coeff: 71
low: , 2.79 ft
high: , 9.25 ft , Coeff: 65
low: , 3.08 ft
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview New Plymouth

New Plymouth and the wider Taranaki coast hold a mix of surf, reef and estuary fisheries that reward anglers who match tactics to changing seasons and tide lines. Close-in structure around Port Taranaki, the Breakwater and the Sugar Loaf Islands concentrates bait and predators in summer, while the river mouths and estuaries produce flatfish, mullet and whitebait runs in their respective seasons. Offshore reefs and deeper structure pick up groper and blue moki on the right swell windows.

Seasonal patterns are straightforward: spring and summer bring the best snapper and kingfish activity as bait schools move into shallow reef and harbour edges. Kahawai and trevally run strong through late spring to autumn and are especially sharp around dawn and dusk. Winter favours surfcasting for tailor and beach species, while estuaries hold flounder and mullet year-round with spikes after freshwater flows. Offshore, hapuku and occasional tuna show up in the warmer months when currents and bait are favourable.

Habitat types within easy reach of New Plymouth anglers include sandy surf beaches, rocky headlands and kelp-covered reefs at the Sugar Loaf chain, mussel beds and tidal channels inside Port Taranaki, and small rivers like the Waiwhakaiho and Huatoki that hold trout and migratory species. Each habitat demands a different presentation—sandy beaches respond to distance and weight in surfcasters, reefs reward precise bait placement around kelp and bommies, and estuary channels are all about slow, subtle presentations for flounder and mullet.

Common techniques in the area are surfcasting with whole bait (pilchards, mullet strips) or metal slugs for tailor; soft plastics and metal jigs for trevally and kahawai around points; and live baits or deadbait on sliding paternoster rigs for snapper around reef edges. For estuary fishing, light running sinker rigs and soft plastics work well for flounder while small spinners and flies take trout in the nearby streams and reservoirs. Offshore anglers use slow-pitch jigs and baited droppers over rocky pinnacles for hapuku and blue moki.

Tactical tips:

  • Time your reef and harbour sessions to tides—incoming tides through gutters and channels concentrate bait and predators.
  • Use abrasion-resistant leaders when fishing kelp and rocky structure; thinner mainline with a strong leader helps with stealth on pressured fish.
  • Change retrieval speeds for trevally and kahawai—fast erratic pulls often trigger strikes, whereas slow lifts suit snapper and hapuku.
  • When surfcasting, match sinker weight to the surf for distance but reduce weight when fishing light baits to keep presentation natural.
  • Squid jigs are best fished at night near lights or structure; try varying drop speeds to find the fish.

Whether you’re casting from the New Plymouth Breakwater, drifting over the Sugar Loaf reef, or stalking estuary flats at low water, adapting to tide, structure and bait will put you onto the most consistent species around Taranaki. Read conditions, pick the right presentation, and focus on the structure where bait concentrates to get the best from New Plymouth fishing.

The Best Fishing Spots around New Plymouth

Port Taranaki

The sheltered waters and rocky structures around Port Taranaki draw year‑round anglers targeting kahawai, gurnard, snapper, and trevally, with seasonal chances for kingfish around bait schools; boaters head just offshore toward the Sugar Loaf Islands for tarakihi and blue cod when conditions allow, while shore fishers work the harbour moles and nearby rocks for evening bite windows.

Fitzroy Beach

Fitzroy Beach is a premier surfcasting stretch in town, producing kahawai on workups, winter gurnard on clean sand, and snapper over warmer months on evening and dawn changes, with the nearby Waiwhakaiho rivermouth creating current lines that funnel baitfish and lift the odds after a settling swell.

Waitara River

The lower Waitara River and estuary hold kahawai, mullet, and occasional snapper around the mouth on clean tides, while upstream bends and riffles support brown trout through the cooler months; small boats drift the channels for schooling kahawai when baitfish stack on incoming tides.

Oakura Beach

Oakura Beach is a popular surfcasting venue west of town where clean sand meets scattered reef, producing gurnard and snapper in settled conditions, kahawai on wind lines, and rig over the sand at night, with the best bites often around dusk and dawn when the swell eases.

Urenui Beach

At the river mouth and adjacent sands, Urenui Beach offers versatile fishing—kahawai and trevally work the colour change lines, gurnard sit on the sandy drop‑offs, and small trailer boats prospect the nearby coastline for snapper during warm, calm spells.

Waiwhakaiho River

Flowing through town to the sea, the Waiwhakaiho River gives a mix of trout water upstream and estuarine action near the mouth, where kahawai and flounder show on clearer tides; spinning and soft‑baiting around current seams is productive when bait pushes in from Fitzroy Beach.

Onaero Bay

Sheltered Onaero Bay and its rivermouth channels fish well after the swell drops, with gurnard and snapper on the sandy tongues and kahawai around the wash; small boats and kayaks work the bay edges and reefy outcrops for trevally and pannies on soft baits.

Lake Rotomanu

An accessible urban lake, Lake Rotomanu offers relaxed freshwater fishing from mown banks and small craft, with perch patrolling weed edges, rudd and koi carp in the warmer shallows, and occasional trout reported; subtle soft baits, small spinners, and baits under a float all see steady action.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater New Plymouth area

Wharf's or Jetties are good places to wet a line and meet other fishermen. They often produce a fresh feed of fish and are also great to catch bait fish. As they are often well lit, they also provide a good opportunity for night fishing. There are 3 wharf(s) in this area.

Lee Breakwater - 3.25468393252km , Blyde Wharf - 4.15905265153km , Moturoa Wharf - 4.42544564859km

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.

Fitzroy Beach - 2.3466535774km

Harbours and Marinas can often times be productive fishing spots for land based fishing as their sheltered environment attracts a wide variety of bait fish. Similar to river mouths, harbour entrances are also great places to fish as lots of fish will move in and out with the rising and falling tides. There are 1 main harbours in this area.

Port Taranaki - 3.85750806516km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby New Plymouth. 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.

Huatoki Stream - 1.441840534km , Henui River - 1.85064663km , Fitzroy Beach - 2.3466535774km , Mangotuku - 2.88454650638km , Lee Breakwater - 3.25468393252km , Puremu Stream - 3.79089086367km , Manganaha Stream - 3.79089086367km , Port Taranaki - 3.85750806516km , Lake Rotomanu - 3.92065659244km , Mangorei Stream - 3.97138441173km , Waiwhakaiho River - 3.97264546349km , Blyde Wharf - 4.15905265153km , Moturoa Wharf - 4.42544564859km , Mangaemiemi Stream - 4.54363823429km , Barrett Lagoon - 4.56314135215km , Araheke Stream - 4.69181825438km , Waiwakaiho River - 4.69351150625km , Moturoa Island - 4.70684719761km , Mikotahi - 4.81995424319km , Huatoki Stream - 5.03019559514km , Whareumu (Lion Rock) - 5.20549633206km , Mataora (Round Rock) - 5.48948932101km , Pararaki (Seagull Rock) - 5.57228800667km , Tokomapuna (Barrett Reef) - 5.68638591499km , Sugar Loaf Islands - 5.68806906034km , Herekawe Stream - 5.76909291584km , Motuotamatea / Snapper Rock - 5.77196837578km , Mangaotuku Stream - 5.78075593537km , Waipu Lagoons - 5.8876866292km , Mangahererangi Stream - 5.96456184729km , Saddleback Island - 6.36583352276km , Motumahanga (Saddleback) - 6.37856491828km , Lake Mangamahoe - 6.55377624579km , Waireka Stream - 6.76600522642km , Waikaranga (Seal Rocks) - 6.98938435712km , Waiwhakaiho River - 7.01566686463km , Tokatapu - 7.26528145031km , Nga Motu/Sugar Loaf Islands - 7.48066859398km , Waihowaka Stream - 7.65144680155km , Mangati Stream - 8.00796056676km

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