Midway Beach

Saltwater
Beach

Midway Beach

Saltwater
Beach

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

Midway Beach offers a classic East Coast surf fishing experience just minutes from the Gisborne city center. This easily accessible stretch of coastline provides a relaxed atmosphere with open ocean access, making it a convenient and popular spot for shore-based anglers seeking a variety of saltwater species.

Species & education

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

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Rig

Mustelus lenticulatus

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Midway 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.

Gisborne NZMCA Park

Campsite

Midway Beach Carpark

Campsite

Know where you can legally fish on Midway 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.

Gisborne licenses and regulations

No licenses or regulations available for Gisborne.

Take Midway 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.

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

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