Hōteo River

Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 1

The Hōteo River flows southwest through the Auckland Region, originating near the east coast of the North Auckland Peninsula. It is a river system with ongoing ecological restoration work focused on improving fish passage.

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Hōteo River and what's needed to catch them.

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Brown Trout

Salmo trutta

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Hōteo River. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

The river can be broadly divided into upper and lower sections. The upper Hōteo River and its tributaries are the focus of specific fish passage assessments, indicating a more complex, potentially obstructed network. The river flows generally southwest, eventually feeding into the Kaipara Harbour system.

Know where you can legally fish on Hōteo River

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Auckland licenses and regulations

No licenses or regulations available for Auckland.

Take Hōteo River with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

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