Fishing near Waitara, Taranaki

Waitara sits on the Taranaki coast at the mouth of the Waitara River, with the volcanic slopes of Taranaki Maunga draining a network of rivers and streams across the ringplain. The river mouth draws anglers after kahawai, while the cliffs north toward Mōkau are known for surfcasting and rock fishing for snapper. Inland, the Waitara River and neighbouring systems hold brown trout and native species.