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Ōhau River

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Species
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The Ōhau River is a valued waterway in the Manawatū-Whanganui region, known for supporting a diverse native fish population. It offers accessible fishing opportunities with specific areas providing easy entry to the water.

Species & education

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

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Banded Kokopu

Banded Kokopu

Galaxias fasciatus

Brown Trout

Brown Trout

Salmo trutta

Climbing Galaxias

Climbing Galaxias

Galaxias brevipinnis

New Zealand Longfin Eel

New Zealand Longfin Eel

Anguilla dieffenbachii

Puye

Puye

Galaxias maculatus

Short-finned Eel

Short-finned Eel

Anguilla australis

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Ōhau 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.

The river features distinct sections, including an accessible lower area with a large grassy bank and picnic facilities, and upper reaches where it converges with tributaries like the Makahika Stream, creating varied aquatic habitats.

Know where you can legally fish on Ōhau 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.

Manawatū Whanganui licenses and regulations

No licenses or regulations available for Manawatū Whanganui.

Take Ōhau 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 Ōhau River to use it offline when coverage drops.

  • Log your catches here

    Keep a private fishing journal for Ōhau River to find where and when fish are biting for you.

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