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Distance to earth:405,289 kmProximity:1 %
Moon Phases for Matahau
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Wind Speed and Direction
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Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
Fishing Barometer
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Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
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Best Fishing Spots in the greater Matahau 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 2 wharf(s) in this area.
Vuna Wharf - 11.85692773519km , Queen Salote Wharf - 13.62035792259km
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 7 beaches and bays in this area.
Fahefa Beach - 3.81983029692km , Monotapu Beach - 3.90003402389km , Kolovai Beach - 7.0264476587km , Ha‘atafu Beach - 8.01606833418km , Maria Bay - 9.3292194534km , Hufangalupe Beach - 15.91875656632km , Oholei Beach - 19.23082223502km
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Matahau. 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.
Fahefa Beach - 3.81983029692km , Monotapu Beach - 3.90003402389km , Kolovai Beach - 7.0264476587km , Muifonua Point - 7.19135639768km , Ha‘atafu Beach - 8.01606833418km , Niu ‘Aunofo Point - 8.47735235363km , Toketoke Island - 8.61384037052km , Polo‘a Island - 8.82209862754km , Alakipeau Island - 9.00637773003km , Maria Bay - 9.3292194534km , Tufaka Island - 9.97007717441km , Fanga ‘Uta Lagoon - 10.079890246km , Kanatea Island - 10.845664548km , Atata Island - 11.68795754214km , Vuna Wharf - 11.85692773519km , Egeria Channel - 12.6043770411km , Fanga Kakau Lagoon - 13.32995070883km , Queen Salote Wharf - 13.62035792259km , Tongatapu - 13.94818137791km , Tongatapu Group - 15.17683829255km , Pangaimotu Island - 15.79088980615km , Hufangalupe Beach - 15.91875656632km , Ngofonua Island - 16.18940913312km , Talakite Island - 16.21502400436km , Fanga’uta Lagoon - 16.31421252528km , Mata‘aho Island - 16.36232758984km , Makaha‘a Island - 16.41462225387km , Fafa Island - 16.77208108009km , The Narrows - 16.82052169892km , Manima Island - 16.8631538488km , ‘Oneata Island - 17.09095144932km , Nukunukumotu Island - 17.13488351983km , Ava Lahi - 17.68416625486km , Monuafe Island - 18.06257759386km , Mo‘ungatapu Island - 18.2060987216km , Velitoa Hihifo - 18.91840430088km , Oholei Beach - 19.23082223502km , Velitoa Hahake - 19.28426686174km , Mounu Island - 19.31211803637km , Velitoa Island - 19.39755750321km





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