Waingawa River

Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 4

The Waingawa River is a year-round fishery located near Masterton in the Wellington region of New Zealand. It is known for holding a population of brown trout, offering accessible angling opportunities in both its upper and lower reaches. The river provides a mix of water types suitable for various fishing approaches.

Species & education

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

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Brown Trout

Salmo trutta

New Zealand Longfin Eel

Anguilla dieffenbachii

Puye

Galaxias maculatus

Short-finned Eel

Anguilla australis

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Waingawa 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.

Know where you can legally fish on Waingawa 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.

Wellington licenses and regulations

No licenses or regulations available for Wellington.

Take Waingawa 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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