Aropaoanui River

Aropaoanui River is a river flowing through Hawke's Bay, 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 Aropaoanui 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

-39.2833, 177.0000 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Fishing Techniques

• 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.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Aropaoanui River.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Aropaoanui River should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Hawke's Bay 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 Aropaoanui River.

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