River in New Zealand
Waikato River fishing
The Waikato River is the longest river in New Zealand, running for 425 kilometres through the North Island from Mount Ruapehu to the Tasman Sea. It flows through Lake Taupō and the Waikato Plains, emptying south of Auckland at Port Waikato.
October
Spring season
15.5 °C
Avg. water temp
7.1 km/h
Wind
Waikato River fishing facts
Species, access points, and monthly water temperature on this water.
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Place
Waikato River -
Country
New Zealand -
Coordinates
-37.2923, 174.9686 -
Elevation
2 m -
Type
River
When to fish
Climate data: Copernicus ERA5-Land and Copernicus Marine
Fishing spots
16
Cities
3
Species
8
Fishing methods
- Bottom Fishing
- Feeder Fishing
- Float Fishing
- Jigging
- Spinning
- Fly Fishing
Fish species on Waikato River
Fish most often found on Waikato River.
Fishing spots on Waikato River
Browse spots by fishing method on Waikato River.