Wellington Harbour / Port Nicholson
- Saltwater
- Harbor
Wellington Harbour / Port Nicholson
- Saltwater
- Harbor
- Sq. miles
- 33
- Boat Ramps
- 0
- Access Points
- 2
- Species
- 33
Wellington Harbour, officially known as Wellington Harbour / Port Nicholson, is a large, nearly landlocked natural harbour on the southern tip of New Zealand's North Island. This expansive saltwater environment is highly valued for its recreational fishing opportunities, offering a mix of inshore and nearshore angling from both boat and shore. The harbour's deep, sheltered waters and proximity to the city make it a central hub for local anglers.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at Wellington Harbour / Port Nicholson and what's needed to catch them.
Find which waters have the species you want to catch
Barracouta
Thyrsites atun
Blue Cod
Parapercis colias
Blue Mackerel
Scomber australasicus
Blue Moki
Latridopsis ciliaris
Blue Shark
Prionace glauca
Blue Warehou
Seriolella brama
Bluenose
Hyperoglyphe antarctica
Bronze Whaler
Carcharhinus brachyurus
Butterfish
Odax pullus
Conger Eel
Conger verreauxi
Elephant Fish
Callorhinchus milii
Grey Mullet
Mugil cephalus
Hapuku
Polyprion oxygeneios
Jack Mackerel
Trachurus declivis
John Dory
Zeus faber
Kahawai
Arripis trutta
Leatherjacket
Meuschenia scaber
Ling
Genypterus blacodes
New Zealand Sole
Peltorhamphus novaezeelandiae
Piper
Hyporhamphus ihi
Red Cod
Pseudophycis bachus
Red Gurnard
Chelidonichthys kumu
Rig
Mustelus lenticulatus
Sand Flounder
Rhombosolea plebeia
School Shark
Galeorhinus galeus
Sea Perch
Helicolenus percoides
Snapper
Chrysophrys auratus
Southern Bluefin Tuna
Thunnus maccoyii
Spiny Dogfish
Squalus acanthias
Tarakihi
Nemadactylus macropterus
Trevally
Pseudocaranx georgianus
Yellow-eyed Mullet
Aldrichetta forsteri
Yellowtail Kingfish
Seriola lalandi
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Wellington Harbour / Port Nicholson. 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 Wellington Harbour / Port Nicholson
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
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Tides, wind & water conditions (10 day forecast)
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