Anawhata
Fishing on the west coast can be dangerous and waves are unpredictable.
Always wear a lifejacket.
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Anawhata, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park.
Ātiu Creek
Fishing is permitted at Ātiu Creek.
The headlands and rocky outcrops between Solomon's Bay and Mullet Creek offer the deepest water for surf casting.
Be careful near the water as the tidal currents are strong and dangerous.
Fishing is limited to the time around high tide because of the long mudflats that run out several hundred metres from the shoreline.
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Ātiu Creek Regional Park.
Duder
The coast around Duder is very popular for fishing and collecting shellfish.
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Duder Regional Park.
Glenfern Sanctuary
The wharf provides a good base for fishing, but avoid fishing when swimmers are using the area.
You can reach better fishing areas by boat from Glenfern.
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Glenfern Sanctuary Regional Park.
Huia
Remember that fishing on the west coast can be dangerous as waves are unpredictable.
Always wear a lifejacket.
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Huia, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park.
Hunua Ranges
You can fish for trout on the Wairoa river from beyond the falls, through private land.
Check details with angling clubs.
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Hunua Ranges Regional Park.
Karekare
Remember that fishing on the west coast can be dangerous as waves are unpredictable.
Always wear a lifejacket.
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Karekare, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park.
Long Bay
Fishing is prohibited in all areas of Long Bay Regional Park as the Long Bay Okura Marine Reserve runs along the park's entire coastline.
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Long Bay Regional Park.
Mahurangi
Land-based fishing enthusiasts can try for kahawai and snapper from the rocky outcrops of Mahurangi.
You can fish on Pudding Island over the low tide, but take extreme care with incoming tide.
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Mahurangi Regional Park.
Muriwai
Take care when fishing off the rocks.
The powerful surf at Muriwai makes it dangerous to launch boats.
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Muriwai Regional Park.
Piha
Remember that fishing off the rocks can be dangerous, as waves are unpredictable.
Always wear a lifejacket.
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Piha, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park.
Scandrett
Scandrett offers some good fishing opportunities with fishing being very popular from the rock shelf below Mullet Point.
Tide awareness is very important here as the area can be cut off at high tide.
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Scandrett Regional Park.
Shakespear
Fishing is permitted and is a popular activity at Shakespear.
At high tide, you can surf cast off Army Bay.
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Shakespear Regional Park.
Tāpapakanga
An attractive coastal farm park, Tāpapakanga offers an accessible, pōhutukawa-edged beach from which to fish.
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Tāpapakanga Regional Park.
Tāwharanui
Tāwharanui offers some good fishing opportunities on the south coast.
Fishing is strictly prohibited along the northern coastline, as defined by the Tāwharanui Marine Reserve.
All fishing or removal of shellfish, removal or destruction of driftwood, plant and marine animal life within the Tawharanui Marine Reserve area is strictly prohibited.
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Tāwharanui Regional Park.
Tawhitokino
This is a good spot for fishing.
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Tawhitokino Regional Park.
Waitawa
Waitawa offers a range of fishing opportunities from the Waitawa Wharf, beaches and rocky headlands.
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Waitawa Regional Park.
Wenderholm
Land-based fishing enthusiasts can try for kahawai and snapper at the mouth of the Pūhoi River.
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Wenderholm Regional Park.
Whatipu
The Whatipu area is a spectacular area of coastal dunes and wetlands.
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Whatipū, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park.
