Hātea River

Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 3
Species: 3

The Hātea River flows through central Whangarei in Northland, beginning as the Waitaua Stream north of Kamo and traveling southeast through Tikipunga and over the scenic Whangarei Falls before reaching the Whangarei Harbour. This tidal river system offers a mix of freshwater and estuarine environments, providing diverse fishing opportunities close to the city center.

Species & education

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

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Banded Kokopu

Galaxias fasciatus

Climbing Galaxias

Galaxias brevipinnis

Puye

Galaxias maculatus

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Hātea 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.

Know where you can legally fish on Hātea 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.

Northland licenses and regulations

No licenses or regulations available for Northland.

Take Hātea 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 Hātea River to use it offline when coverage drops.
Log your catches here
Keep a private fishing journal for Hātea River to find where and when fish are biting for you.

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