Mohaka River

Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 5

The Mohaka River is a significant freestone river system in Hawke's Bay, known for its excellent trout fishing and pristine water quality. It flows through diverse terrain, from accessible lower reaches to remote wilderness sections that require special access. The river supports healthy populations of both brown and rainbow trout, with their distribution varying along the river's length.

Species & education

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

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Brown Trout

Salmo trutta

Common Smelt

Retropinna retropinna

New Zealand Longfin Eel

Anguilla dieffenbachii

Rainbow Trout

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Short-finned Eel

Anguilla australis

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Mohaka 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 Mohaka 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.

Hawke's Bay licenses and regulations

No licenses or regulations available for Hawke's Bay.

Take Mohaka 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 Mohaka River to use it offline when coverage drops.
Log your catches here
Keep a private fishing journal for Mohaka River to find where and when fish are biting for you.

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