Lake Kohangatera

Lake Kohangatera, on the coast of Wellington, New Zealand, is a saltwater spot best fished around the change of tide. Casting from the shore, look for any seam where deeper water meets shallow — the edge of a sandbar, the lip of a reef, the corner of a harbour entrance. From a boat, you can drift the same edges, dropping lures or bait into the strike zone with each pass.

Location

-41.3681, 174.8669 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Fishing Techniques

• For Hapuka

  When fishing deep, use braided line with a short fluorocarbon leader for abrasion resistance and to feel subtle bites.

• 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 at Lake Kohangatera.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Lake Kohangatera should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Wellington 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 Lake Kohangatera.

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