Fishing near Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui

Whanganui sits on the southwestern coast of the North Island where the Whanganui River meets the Tasman Sea. The area draws anglers to a mix of surf and boat fishing along the Castlecliff coast, estuary fishing at the rivermouth, and freshwater fishing across nearby lakes and rivers. The Whanganui River itself, the North Mole, and local lakes like Lake Wiritoa are among the most-visited spots.