Taruheru River

Taruheru River is a river flowing through Gisborne, New Zealand. River fishing rewards anglers who learn to read current — fish hold in the seams between fast and slow water, behind rocks and submerged logs, and at the heads and tails of pools. At Taruheru River, working a lure or fly down-and-across the current usually outperforms casting straight upstream. Higher water concentrates fish; clear, low water makes them spookier.

Location

-38.6538, 177.9959 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species Reported in Gisborne

These species are commonly caught at fishing spots across Gisborne. Conditions at Taruheru 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 Taruheru 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 Taruheru River.

Nearby Spots in Gisborne

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