Toetoes Bay

Saltwater
Bay

Toetoes Bay

Saltwater
Bay

Sq. miles: 63
Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 8

Toetoes Bay is a significant coastal bay located in the far southeast of New Zealand's Southland region, forming a broad, windswept expanse where the Mataura River meets the sea. The area has a long history as a productive fishing ground and a place of settlement. The bay's geography includes a lagoon near the settlement of Fortrose at the river mouth, and its waters are part of the larger Foveaux Strait system, extending eastward from Bluff.

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Toetoes Bay and what's needed to catch them.

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Blue Cod

Parapercis colias

Elephant Fish

Callorhinchus milii

Ling

Genypterus blacodes

New Zealand Sole

Peltorhamphus novaezeelandiae

Red Cod

Pseudophycis bachus

Red Gurnard

Chelidonichthys kumu

Sand Flounder

Rhombosolea plebeia

Spiny Dogfish

Squalus acanthias

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Toetoes Bay. 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.

The area where the Mataura River meets the bay has historically been a popular fishing spot. For targeting species like Hapuka, anglers focus on areas with underwater structure, such as reefs and deeper channels. The bay's maritime history, including known shipwrecks, indicates potential artificial reef structures that can hold fish.

Know where you can legally fish on Toetoes Bay

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.

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