Fishing near Waimate North, Northland

Waimate North sits in the Far North district of Northland, surrounded by a network of small rivers and streams. The Waitangi River runs close by, and Lake Ōmāpere lies just a short distance away, while the Kerikeri River and Waipapa Stream are among the other freshwater options within easy reach. Freshwater fishing for eels and native species is the main draw in this part of Northland.

Top waters to fish near Waimate North

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Banded Kokopu

Galaxias fasciatus

New Zealand Longfin Eel

Anguilla dieffenbachii

Short-finned Eel

Anguilla australis

Albacore

Thunnus alalunga

Black Marlin

Istiompax indica

Blue Cod

Parapercis colias

Blue Mackerel

Scomber australasicus

Blue Moki

Latridopsis ciliaris

Blue Shark

Prionace glauca

Bronze Whaler

Carcharhinus brachyurus

Butterfish

Odax pullus

Conger Eel

Conger verreauxi

Grey Mullet

Mugil cephalus

Hapuku

Polyprion oxygeneios

Jack Mackerel

Trachurus declivis

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