Fishing spot
Mistake Creek
Mistake Creek is a stream in the Southland District, New Zealand. The Eglinton River West Branch flows cold here, warming from 5.5 °C in July to 15.1 °C in January. Rainbow trout peak from March to April and October to November — spinning, Brown trout peak from December to February — fly fishing or spinning.
Fishing Forecast
Today · 19:00
· Night
Fair 63
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Air
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Wind
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Rain
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Clouds
98%
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Water
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Moon
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Fish activity
Today 4/11
Tomorrow 5/11
Friday 6/11
Saturday 7/11
Sunday 8/11
Monday 9/11
Tuesday 10/11
Fishing score
Fish activity
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Forecast by Open-Meteo
Best lures for Mistake Creek
Bring the following lures to this fishing spot for the best results.
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01
Best for 2 species
Spoon
- Rainbow trout
- Brown trout
A metal flutter bait for spinning, trolling, and ice.
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02
Best for 2 species
Inline spinner
- Rainbow trout
- Brown trout
An inline spinner with a blade that flashes on a straight retrieve.
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03
Best for 1 species
Streamer
- Brown trout
A long fly that imitates baitfish and leeches.
How to fish Mistake Creek
Place, water, species, best hours, and the months that matter at this fishing spot.
Location
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City
Southland District -
Region
Southland -
Country
New Zealand -
Coordinates
-44.8772, 168.0321
Best hours
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Peak
Dawn
First light
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Active
Morning
After sunrise
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Low
Midday
High sun
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Active
Afternoon
Late day
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Peak
Dusk
Last light
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Peak
Night
After dark
Average water temperature
Climate data: Copernicus ERA5-Land and Copernicus Marine
When to fish
Fishing methods
- Spinning
- Fly Fishing
