Lake Dora and Lake Dora Outlet Stream

By studying topo maps it is quite feasible to presume fish could be present in both Lake Dora and the outlet however this is not the case. The Lake Dora outlet can occasionally hold the odd small fish in the immediate lower section at the confluence of the Hemphill River however further up there are two waterfalls that stop the fish proceeding up the outlet stream any further or into the lake. Lake Dora itself would be a nightmare to fish anyway with the remnants of trees protruding from the lake floor.

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One of the waterfalls up the outlet stream

General Information

General location

Lake Dora and the Lake Dora Outlet Stream are located near the confluence of the north and south branch of the Mokihinui River

Lake clarity

Both the river and the outlet are tannin in colour and do not really provide good clarity for sight fishing

Fishing Information

Fish present

None (with the exception of the odd fish found in the lower section of the outlet)

Fish numbers

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Fish size

-

General fishing

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General Facilities

Toilet facilities

None

Rubbish disposal

Not serviced for rubbish, please take ALL rubbish with you on departure

Cautions and Safety Information

Weather cautions

The weather can turn very quickly in this area. Both night time and daytime temperatures can plummet without warning, make sure you are well prepared with the correct gear. Unscheduled rain can appear and come down with force, rivers can then rise to impassable levels within minutes. Extreme levels of rain can fall in any season

Weather report

Weather report

Sandflies

Sandflies can be present in high numbers, insect repellent is recommended