Tukituki River

As a river in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, Tukituki River fishes best when the flow is steady and the water is clear enough to see a foot or two down. Anglers who do well at Tukituki River pay attention to small things: the angle of the current, the colour of the water, what's hatching, where the wading birds are working. Fly anglers can match local insect activity; spin anglers can run small spinners or soft plastics through the same lies.

Location

-39.9782, 176.5000 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Rainbow trout

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.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Tukituki River.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Tukituki River, make sure your licence covers Hawke's Bay, New Zealand and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.

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