Waikohu River

Waikohu River, in Gisborne, 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 Waikohu 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

-38.3982, 177.6400 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species Reported in Gisborne

These species are commonly caught at fishing spots across Gisborne. Conditions at Waikohu River may vary.

Australasian snapperEastern Australian salmonSouthern yellowtail amberjackHapukaTope sharkBrown trout

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.

• 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 Southern yellowtail amberjack

  When fishing structure, use a heavier leader to prevent break-offs, as yellowtail will often run hard into rocks or reefs.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species reported in Gisborne.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Waikohu River should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Gisborne 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 Waikohu River.

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