Waiohine River

Flowing through Wellington, New Zealand, Waiohine River is a river that suits anglers willing to walk a bank. Most fish at Waiohine River hold in identifiable lies — the same eddies, drop-offs, and shaded undercuts produce trip after trip. After heavy rain, Waiohine River can colour up and rise quickly; that's often when bigger predators come out to feed, but wading conditions get dangerous.

Location

-40.9683, 175.3800 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species Reported in Wellington

These species are commonly caught at fishing spots across Wellington. Conditions at Waiohine River may vary.

Eastern Australian salmonBrown troutAustralasian snapperRainbow troutSouthern yellowtail amberjackBlue cod

Fishing Techniques

• For Eastern Australian salmon

  Eastern Australian salmon often school, so if you catch one, keep fishing the same area; they are aggressive feeders and readily strike at moving targets.

• 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 Wellington.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Waiohine River, make sure your licence covers Wellington, 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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