Rangitāiki River

Boat Ramps: 3
Access Points: 0
Species: 4

The Rangitāiki River is the longest river in New Zealand's Bay of Plenty region, flowing through diverse landscapes before entering the sea near Thornton. It is known for holding quality trout, offering a rewarding challenge for anglers who understand its character and access requirements.

Species & education

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

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Common Smelt

Retropinna retropinna

New Zealand Longfin Eel

Anguilla dieffenbachii

Puye

Galaxias maculatus

Short-finned Eel

Anguilla australis

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Rangitāiki 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.

Know where you can legally fish on Rangitāiki 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.

Bay Of Plenty licenses and regulations

No licenses or regulations available for Bay Of Plenty.

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