Tarawera River

Running through Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, Tarawera River is the kind of river that fishes well at the right water level. Drop a lure or fly into the bubble line at the head of a pool and let the current swing it past holding fish. Long, slow glides at Tarawera River hold the bigger fish; the broken water above and below holds the smaller, more aggressive ones. Stay quiet on the bank — river fish are easily spooked.

Location

-38.1082, 176.6700 · 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 Tarawera River.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Tarawera River, make sure your licence covers Bay of Plenty, 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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