New to MetService: Fishing Forecast

Check out the latest addition to our boating information on MetService.com – the Fishing Forecast!

Brought to you by Black Magic Tackle Ltd and powered by insights from NZ Fishing News, this tool draws on the wisdom of the traditional Māori fishing calendar to deliver:

🎣 Daily bite-time recommendations
🎣 A fishing rating to gauge potential success
🎣 Moonrise, moonset, plus the current moon phase.

Why does the moon matter?
Fish follow nature’s rhythms – and the moon’s gravitational pull and light levels influence feeding behaviour.

🌕 Spring tides during new and full moons stir up nutrients and trigger feeding frenzies.
🌕 Lunar light during full moons encourages nocturnal feeding.
🌕 Fish tend to bite more when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot.

Pro tip: we’re in a full moon phase right now – prime time for fishing! Check your local fishing forecast, grab the gear, and be there while the fish are biting.