Wairoa River

Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 7

The Wairoa River, also known as Wairoa South, is the second longest river in the Auckland Region and represents the closest river containing trout to the city of Auckland. It offers approximately 15 kilometers of fishing water characterized by a wadeable shingle and rocky bed, providing a small stream fishing experience for a modest population of rainbow trout.

Species & education

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

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Banded Kokopu

Galaxias fasciatus

Brown Trout

Salmo trutta

Common Smelt

Retropinna retropinna

New Zealand Longfin Eel

Anguilla dieffenbachii

Puye

Galaxias maculatus

Rainbow Trout

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Short-finned Eel

Anguilla australis

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Wairoa 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.

Camp Adair

Campsite

Hunua Falls Camp

Campsite

Know where you can legally fish on Wairoa 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 Wairoa 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.

Use the map without signal
Download the map around Wairoa River to use it offline when coverage drops.
Log your catches here
Keep a private fishing journal for Wairoa River to find where and when fish are biting for you.

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