Hokitika River

Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 3

Flowing 64 kilometers from the high Southern Alps to the Tasman Sea at Hokitika township, the Hokitika River offers a stunning and varied backcountry fishing experience. The river is known for its beautiful setting, including breathtaking limestone canyon sections with turquoise blue waters, and provides a range of fishing opportunities suitable for all skill levels. The river mouth is located at the township of Hokitika, and the river and its tributaries offer diverse experiences throughout its course.

Species & education

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

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Brown Trout

Salmo trutta

Climbing Galaxias

Galaxias brevipinnis

Rainbow Trout

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Hokitika 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 Hokitika 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.

West Coast licenses and regulations

No licenses or regulations available for West Coast.

Take Hokitika 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 Hokitika River to use it offline when coverage drops.
Log your catches here
Keep a private fishing journal for Hokitika River to find where and when fish are biting for you.

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