If the Kahawai are schooling probably worth while.
Last day of August, not long before decent numbers of Snapper start moving back into the Sounds. October is normally the month but the seemingly warm august could bring them in earlier. Less then 4 weeks until the start of Day lighting Saving. Suspect winter would be short this year.
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Whitebait Season starts 1 September 2026 and ends 30 October (inclusive). Chatham Islands: 1 December to the last day of February (inclusive)