Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana
- Saltwater
- Bay
Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana
- Saltwater
- Bay
- Sq. miles
- 1,949
- Boat Ramps
- 2
- Access Points
- 11
- Species
- 38
The Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana is a large coastal embayment on the northeastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, forming a significant marine park adjacent to Auckland. This rich marine environment encompasses diverse habitats including rocky reefs, sandy beaches, estuaries, and important seafloor habitats. The Gulf is a treasured recreational area known for its scenic beauty, significant ecological value, and its importance to both commercial and recreational fishing communities.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana and what's needed to catch them.
Find which waters have the species you want to catch
Barracouta
Thyrsites atun
Blue Cod
Parapercis colias
Blue Mackerel
Scomber australasicus
Blue Moki
Latridopsis ciliaris
Blue Shark
Prionace glauca
Blue Warehou
Seriolella brama
Broadbill Swordfish
Xiphias gladius
Bronze Whaler
Carcharhinus brachyurus
Butterfish
Odax pullus
Conger Eel
Conger verreauxi
Giant Stargazer
Kathetostoma giganteum
Greenback Flounder
Rhombosolea tapirina
Grey Mullet
Mugil cephalus
Hapuku
Polyprion oxygeneios
Jack Mackerel
Trachurus declivis
John Dory
Zeus faber
Kahawai
Arripis trutta
Leatherjacket
Meuschenia scaber
New Zealand Sole
Peltorhamphus novaezeelandiae
Parore
Girella tricuspidata
Piper
Hyporhamphus ihi
Porae
Nemadactylus douglasii
Red Cod
Pseudophycis bachus
Red Gurnard
Chelidonichthys kumu
Rig
Mustelus lenticulatus
Sand Flounder
Rhombosolea plebeia
School Shark
Galeorhinus galeus
Shortfin Mako
Isurus oxyrinchus
Silver Warehou
Seriolella punctata
Skipjack Tuna
Katsuwonus pelamis
Snapper
Chrysophrys auratus
Spiny Dogfish
Squalus acanthias
Striped Marlin
Kajikia audax
Tarakihi
Nemadactylus macropterus
Trevally
Pseudocaranx georgianus
Yellow-eyed Mullet
Aldrichetta forsteri
Yellowbelly Flounder
Rhombosolea leporina
Yellowtail Kingfish
Seriola lalandi
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana. 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.
Know where you can legally fish on Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana
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.
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Tides, wind & water conditions (10 day forecast)
On open water, wind and tide matter as much as the weather. See the best times to fish Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana and check the marine forecast before you launch.
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