Waiwawa River

Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 6

The Waiwawa River is a significant waterway flowing into the Firth of Thames in the Waikato region. It offers anglers a mix of accessible and remote fishing opportunities through diverse landscapes, from roadside sections to areas requiring a walk along established tracks.

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Waiwawa River and what's needed to catch them.

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Banded Kokopu

Galaxias fasciatus

Climbing Galaxias

Galaxias brevipinnis

Common Smelt

Retropinna retropinna

New Zealand Longfin Eel

Anguilla dieffenbachii

Rainbow Trout

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Short-finned Eel

Anguilla australis

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Waiwawa River. 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.

Riverglen Holiday Park

Campsite

Know where you can legally fish on Waiwawa River

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 Waiwawa River 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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