Phoebes Lake

Tucked into Northland, New Zealand, Phoebes Lake is a lake that fishes differently season to season. Spring brings fish into the shallows to spawn or feed on early baitfish; midsummer pushes them to cooler, deeper water; autumn turns them aggressive again as they pack on weight before winter. Anglers planning a trip to Phoebes Lake should check water temperature and recent weather — a sudden cold front can shut a lake like this down for a day.

Location

-36.3027, 174.0780 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species Reported in Northland

These species are commonly caught at fishing spots across Northland. Conditions at Phoebes Lake may vary.

Australasian snapperEastern Australian salmonSouthern yellowtail amberjackRainbow troutCopper sharkSwordfish

Fishing Techniques

• For Australasian snapper

  Use berley (chum) to attract snapper to your fishing spot and hold them there, increasing your chances of a successful catch.

• For Eastern Australian salmon

  Eastern Australian salmon often school, so if you catch one, keep fishing the same area; they are aggressive feeders and readily strike at moving targets.

• For Southern yellowtail amberjack

  When fishing structure, use a heavier leader to prevent break-offs, as yellowtail will often run hard into rocks or reefs.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species reported in Northland.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Phoebes Lake, make sure your licence covers Northland, New Zealand and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.

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