Ngaruroro River

Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 7

The Ngaruroro River is a large, nationally significant waterway in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, offering over 100 kilometers of accessible fishing water. It is renowned as a premier wilderness fishery, providing anglers with the opportunity to pursue trophy-sized fish in a scenic and remote setting. The river drains from the Kaimanawa and Kaituna forests, creating a diverse and productive trout habitat.

Species & education

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

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Climbing Galaxias

Galaxias brevipinnis

Common Smelt

Retropinna retropinna

Dwarf Galaxias

Galaxias divergens

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 Ngaruroro 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.

Cameron Campsite

Campsite

Kuripapango (Ox Bow) Campsite

Campsite

Know where you can legally fish on Ngaruroro 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.

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