Turakina River

Turakina River, in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, is a river where current dictates almost everything. Rocks, undercut banks, and fallen timber are the obvious targets, but the productive water at Turakina River is often the seam between two current speeds — that's where fish wait for food to drift past. Match the size of your bait or lure to whatever insects, baitfish, or crayfish you can see in the water.

Location

-39.7969, 175.4900 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species Reported in Manawatū-Whanganui

These species are commonly caught at fishing spots across Manawatū-Whanganui. Conditions at Turakina River may vary.

Rainbow troutBrown troutAustralasian snapperEastern Australian salmonEuropean perchYellow-eye mullet

Fishing Techniques

• For Rainbow trout

  Vary your retrieve speed when using spinners to find what triggers a strike; sometimes a slow, steady retrieve works best, while other times a faster, erratic retrieve is more effective.

• For Brown trout

  When fishing streams, focus on seams and current breaks, where trout hold to ambush prey.

• For Australasian snapper

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

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species reported in Manawatū-Whanganui.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Turakina River should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Manawatū-Whanganui before the trip. A quick weather check the morning of helps too — wind direction in particular can make or break a session at a spot like Turakina River.

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