Taranaki region

The Taranaki Region has many rivers, streams, creeks and ponds that provide good habitat for waterfowl. This translates into consistently good shooting and Taranaki hunters are among the most successful in the North Island.

Most Taranaki trout fisheries have their source within the Egmont or Tongariro National Parks and provide a high quality angling experience in a scenic and un-crowded environment. There is little fishing pressure in the region and anglers appreciate the peace and solitude that comes with the fishing.

These pages will keep you up to date with important and timely information about fishing and hunting in the Taranaki region. See the menu to the right for navigation options.

Taranaki News


Fish & Game: hunter penalty ‘ten times hunting licence fee’

Taranaki Fish & Game Council has welcomed the sentence handed down in the Hawera District Court for hunting without a game bird licence.

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Taranaki Reel Life May 2013

The winter fishing reaches in the Waingongoro River and Kaupokonui Stream below SH45 in south Taranaki have already been producing some great rainbow trout.

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Taranaki Both Barrels May 2013

Hunters have so far had mixed success this season, with plenty of paradise shelduck but not too many limit bags of mallards taken on opening weekend.

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Taranaki Reel Life Apr 2013

Anglers in the Waimarino are reporting good numbers of fish seen and a number of decent sized fish caught.

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Taranaki Map

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