Fishing spot
Sportsman Cove
Sportsman Cove is a fishing venue in Southland District, New Zealand, on Tamatea / Dusky Sound. Tidal flows influence the fiord's waters, which range from 9.1 °C in July to 15.4 °C in January. Hapuku wreckfish peak from June to September, caught by bottom fishing and jigging.
Fishing Forecast
Today · 12:00
· Night
Fair 65
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Air
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Wind
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Rain
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Clouds
100%
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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
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Southland District, New Zealand
Forecast by Open-Meteo
Best lures for Sportsman Cove
Bring the following lures to this fishing spot for the best results.
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01
Best for 3 species
Metal jig
- Hapuku wreckfish
- Tarakihi
- New Zealand blue cod
A long metal lure for speed-jigging the deep column.
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02
Best for 2 species
Slow pitch jig
- Hapuku wreckfish
- Tarakihi
A flat-sided jig built for slow-pitch jigging.
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03
Best for 1 species
Inchiku
- Hapuku wreckfish
A slider-head jig with an octopus skirt for deep saltwater.
How to fish Sportsman Cove
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
-45.7384, 166.7800
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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Active
Night
After dark
Sportsman Cove tide times
- Today 4/11 Medium tide 53 Medium tide Low water 01:30 -0.6 m High water 07:48 0.8 m Low water 13:58 -0.5 m High water 20:10 0.9 m
- Tomorrow 5/11 Medium tide 60 Medium tide Low water 02:26 -0.6 m High water 08:44 1 m Low water 14:51 -0.5 m High water 21:06 1.1 m
- Fri 6/11 Medium tide 69 Medium tide Low water 03:18 -0.5 m High water 09:33 1.1 m Low water 15:45 -0.5 m High water 21:54 1.1 m
- Sat 7/11 Large tide 78 Large tide Low water 04:06 -0.6 m High water 10:16 1.1 m Low water 16:27 -0.6 m High water 22:38 1.1 m
- Sun 8/11 Large tide 85 Large tide Low water 04:49 -0.6 m High water 10:56 1.1 m Low water 17:10 -0.6 m High water 23:18 1.1 m
- Mon 9/11 Spring tide 90 Spring tide Low water 05:27 -0.6 m High water 11:33 1 m Low water 17:47 -0.6 m
- Tue 10/11 Spring tide 91 Spring tide High water 00:00 1.1 m Low water 06:04 -0.5 m High water 12:10 1.1 m Low water 18:26 -0.5 m
Times in local time. Heights from mean sea level; the number is the tide coefficient (20–120).
When to fish
Fishing methods
- Bottom Fishing
- Jigging
- Drift Fishing
- Spinning
