Kaituna River

Kaituna River is a river flowing through Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. River fishing rewards anglers who learn to read current — fish hold in the seams between fast and slow water, behind rocks and submerged logs, and at the heads and tails of pools. At Kaituna River, working a lure or fly down-and-across the current usually outperforms casting straight upstream. Higher water concentrates fish; clear, low water makes them spookier.

Location

-37.8810, 176.3764 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Australasian snapper

Fishing Techniques

• 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 at Kaituna River.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Kaituna River should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Bay of Plenty 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 Kaituna River.

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