Matakana River

Matakana River, in Auckland, 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 Matakana 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

-36.3743, 174.7299 · 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 Matakana River.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Matakana River should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Auckland 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 Matakana River.

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