Kāwhia Harbour

Saltwater
Harbor

Kāwhia Harbour

Saltwater
Harbor

Sq. miles: 26
Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 11

Kāwhia Harbour is a large, productive estuarine system on the west coast of New Zealand's North Island, within the Ōtorohanga District. Covering more than 6,000 hectares, it is fed by five rivers and supports a significant marine ecosystem. The harbour is a popular and well-known fishing destination, with its population swelling during peak holiday periods. Its waters and surrounding wetlands are ecologically significant, fringed with raupō, flax, and sedges, and home to a variety of native bird and fish species.

Species & education

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

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Blue Moki

Latridopsis ciliaris

Grey Mullet

Mugil cephalus

Kahawai

Arripis trutta

Piper

Hyporhamphus ihi

Red Gurnard

Chelidonichthys kumu

Rig

Mustelus lenticulatus

Sand Flounder

Rhombosolea plebeia

Snapper

Chrysophrys auratus

Spiny Dogfish

Squalus acanthias

Trevally

Pseudocaranx georgianus

Yellow-eyed Mullet

Aldrichetta forsteri

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Kāwhia 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.

Kawhia Beachside S-cape Holiday Park

Campsite

Know where you can legally fish on Kāwhia 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.

Waikato licenses and regulations

No licenses or regulations available for Waikato.

Take Kāwhia Harbour 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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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 Kāwhia Harbour and check the marine forecast before you launch.

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