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Fishing Overview for Waikato River

Flowing through Hamilton, the Waikato River offers accessible bank and small-boat fishing for urban anglers targeting shortfin/longfin eels, perch, rudd, and abundant catfish; focus on back-eddies, bridge pylons and warm, slow margins, with dusk and nighttime producing consistent bites. Nearest Hub: Hamilton

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 11:4 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:
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  • Visibility:
    99%
  • Full Moon - 99% illuminated Full Moon
Next New Moon in ~15 days on 11th September
Full Moon is generally a productive time for fishing - especially night fishing. Bright nights mean that many predators feed more actively during the night. During full moon the gravitational pull is in line with the gravitational pull of the sun, affecting all wildlife and increasing feeding behaviour.
  • Distance to earth:
    396,499 km
    Proximity:
    21.6 %
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 Waikato River
Full Moon
Fri, 28 Aug
New Moon
Fri, 11 Sep
Full Moon
Sun, 27 Sep

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • minor Time:
    05:12 am - 07:12 am
  • major Time:
    10:29 am - 12:29 pm
  • minor Time:
    03:47 pm - 05:47 pm
  • major Time:
    11:02 pm - 01:02 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). The center shows the current moon phase which is a Full Moon at 99% 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. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -6 hour and -11 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
Pacific/Auckland • Thu, 27 Aug 17:50 • -39.233, 175.783
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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: Hamilton, NZ
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
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*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Waikato River area

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Waikato River. 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.

Waikato River - 0km , Wharepu Stream - 0km , Piripiri Stream - 1.43844388672km , Mangatoetoenui - 2.34320109756km , Waipakihi River - 2.34373135302km , Rangipo Dam - 3.00709266976km , Ohinepango Stream - 3.4218945841km , Little Waipakihi Stream - 3.58851356522km , Waihohonu Stream - 3.70028389708km , Pangarara - 3.70028389708km , Waipahihi Stream - 3.97097178448km , Waipoa Stream - 5.13252160769km , Te Pourahu Stream - 5.35500504953km , Pangarara Stream - 5.3894457218km , Oturere Stream - 5.73466443735km , Tutangatahiro Stream - 6.00385040029km , Mangatoetoeiti Stream - 6.33653648683km , Tangatu Stream - 6.68635781381km , Ohinepango Stream - 7.37036814958km , Akeake Stream - 7.52083978183km , Waihaha Stream - 7.59012324686km , Te Piripiri Stream - 8.50107268164km , Waihohonu Stream - 8.51028651811km , Mangaio Stream - 9.1110558249km , Moawhango West River - 9.23284802782km , Upper Waikato Stream - 9.45839635148km , Waipa Stream - 9.68924051258km , Mangatawai - 9.68924051258km , Parakakariki Stream - 9.75049946234km , Otamateanui Stream - 10.1059156927km , Mangamate Stream - 10.50235339848km , Waikoko Stream - 10.64830750191km , Waitakatorua Stream - 10.74412560462km , Otokoro Stream - 10.78921732311km , Manutahi Stream - 10.91762446762km , Koroteti Stream - 11.73790400144km , Mangatawai Stream - 11.86614722836km , Beggs Pool - 12.09541080288km , Mangahouhouiti Stream - 12.30272747628km , Swampy Stream - 12.82846289661km

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