Fishing near Pahiatua, Manawatū-Whanganui

Pahiatua sits in the Tararua District of Manawatū-Whanganui, surrounded by some of the most productive trout water in the lower North Island. The town is a well-known base for freshwater fishing, with around 200 km of fishable rivers accessible from it. The Mangatainoka River runs close to town, while the Mākākahi, Makuri, and upper Manawatū rivers are all within easy reach — each with its own character, from clear limestone-country streams to boulder-strewn runs and willow-lined pools.