Te Hēnui Stream

Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 7

Te Hēnui Stream flows for approximately 20 kilometers from the northern slopes of the Pouākai Range in Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki down to the Tasman Sea at Autere / East End Beach in New Plymouth. This waterway drains a catchment that has been largely developed for farmland and flows through urban New Plymouth on its way to the coast, adjacent to the Coastal Walkway. The stream offers a mix of rural and urban angling environments, with a popular walking track providing access along much of its length.

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Te Hēnui Stream and what's needed to catch them.

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Banded Kokopu

Galaxias fasciatus

Brown Trout

Salmo trutta

Climbing Galaxias

Galaxias brevipinnis

Giant Kokopu

Galaxias argenteus

New Zealand Longfin Eel

Anguilla dieffenbachii

Puye

Galaxias maculatus

Short-finned Eel

Anguilla australis

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Te Hēnui Stream. 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 stream offers numerous accessible spots along its 20km length, particularly where the walking track parallels the water through New Plymouth. The areas near shaded banks and easier walking access tend to be popular with anglers.

Know where you can legally fish on Te Hēnui Stream

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.

Taranaki licenses and regulations

No licenses or regulations available for Taranaki.

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