Awarua / Bluff Harbour

Saltwater
Harbor

Awarua / Bluff Harbour

Saltwater
Harbor

Sq. miles: 12
Boat Ramps: 2
Access Points: 0
Species: 9

Awarua / Bluff Harbour is a significant coastal bay located near Invercargill at the southern tip of New Zealand's South Island. It serves as a major deep-water port and offers a variety of inshore and nearshore saltwater fishing opportunities within its sheltered waters. The harbour is a focal point for both recreational and commercial fishing activities in the Foveaux Strait region.

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Awarua / Bluff Harbour and what's needed to catch them.

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Blue Cod

Parapercis colias

Blue Moki

Latridopsis ciliaris

Butterfish

Odax pullus

Conger Eel

Conger verreauxi

Greenback Flounder

Rhombosolea tapirina

Kahawai

Arripis trutta

Leatherjacket

Meuschenia scaber

Red Cod

Pseudophycis bachus

Red Gurnard

Chelidonichthys kumu

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Awarua / Bluff Harbour. 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.

Bluff Public Ramp

Boat Ramp

Bluff Yacht Club

Boat Ramp

Know where you can legally fish on Awarua / Bluff Harbour

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.

Southland licenses and regulations

No licenses or regulations available for Southland.

Take Awarua / Bluff Harbour with you

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Tides, wind & water conditions (10 day forecast)

On open water, wind and tide matter as much as the weather. See the best times to fish Awarua / Bluff Harbour and check the marine forecast before you launch.

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