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Turakina River

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The Turakina River is a significant waterway on the southwestern North Island, flowing through the Manawatū-Whanganui region before reaching the Tasman Sea approximately 20 kilometers southeast of Whanganui. It offers a mix of gentle glides and deeper holes, providing habitat for trout fishing.

Species & education

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

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

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 Turakina 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 middle reaches south of Whanganui are a well-known fishing area, specifically the sections featuring gentle glides and deeper holes which hold trout.

Know where you can legally fish on Turakina 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 Turakina 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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    Keep a private fishing journal for Turakina River to find where and when fish are biting for you.

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