Waiohine River

Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 2

The Waiohine River flows through the Tararua Forest Park in the Wellington Region, offering a diverse angling experience from backcountry wilderness to accessible braided river sections. It is a freestone river that enters the Ruamahanga River near Greytown, characterized by a mix of cobble, gravel, and boulder substrates. The river is managed for sports fishing, with clear access guidelines to balance recreational use with environmental protection.

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Waiohine 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

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Waiohine 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 Waiohine 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 Waiohine 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.

Use the map without signal
Download the map around Waiohine River to use it offline when coverage drops.
Log your catches here
Keep a private fishing journal for Waiohine River to find where and when fish are biting for you.

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