Pāpāmoa Beach

Saltwater
Beach

Pāpāmoa Beach

Saltwater
Beach

Sq. miles: 1
Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 4

Pāpāmoa Beach is a long, expansive sandy beach located just down the coast from Mount Maunganui in the Bay of Plenty. It offers a sheltered and quiet atmosphere, making it a popular destination for a variety of coastal activities, including shore-based fishing. The beach is backed by residential areas and features amenities like a surf club with a patrolled swimming area and nearby camping facilities.

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Pāpāmoa Beach and what's needed to catch them.

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Bronze Whaler

Carcharhinus brachyurus

John Dory

Zeus faber

Kahawai

Arripis trutta

Yellow-eyed Mullet

Aldrichetta forsteri

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Pāpāmoa Beach. 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 Pāpāmoa Beach

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.

Bay Of Plenty licenses and regulations

No licenses or regulations available for Bay Of Plenty.

Take Pāpāmoa Beach 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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Download the map around Pāpāmoa Beach to use it offline when coverage drops.
Log your catches here
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