Seeking Campsites with fishing access
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Category: Destinations
Forum Name: Northland
Forum Description: Northland destination info, advice, fishing spots, hints and tips here
URL: https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138140
Printed Date: 31 Jan 2026 at 9:57pm
Topic: Seeking Campsites with fishing access
Posted By: Haveflywilltravel
Subject: Seeking Campsites with fishing access
Date Posted: 10 Jan 2024 at 8:59am
| My wife & I will be visiting (mainly Northland) in March '24 and are looking for recommendations for campsites with walking access to fishing. I like to fish first and last light and will leave her to sleep in the campervan. I am looking for trout or coarse fishing between Aukland and maybe Cambridge for a few days. Then we head North for a couple of weeks. Trout fishing would be great to find in Northland but I am open to sea fishing from rocks or wharves etc. Thanks |
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Posted By: MB
Date Posted: 10 Jan 2024 at 9:43am
| Northland is by far the worst region for trout fishing in the whole country, made worse by the loss of Kai Iwi Lakes thanks to a decision by Kaipara District Council. There are a few options which are described on the F&G website, but saltwater fishing is a better option. |
Posted By: Reel Deal
Date Posted: 10 Jan 2024 at 7:21pm
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Yip what MB said. Northland does have some pretty special wharf and rock fishing. You might want to get a 10kg-15kg travel rod and reel. Shimano has some good options that pack into your suitcase. ------------- The gods do not subtract from the allotted span of men's lives the hours spent on fishing - Assyrian Proverb |
Posted By: Haveflywilltravel
Date Posted: 11 Jan 2024 at 5:44am
| Thanks guys. I will be bringing a rod suitable for rock fishing. What happened at Kai Iwi lakes? it was on my shortlist. |
Posted By: MB
Date Posted: 11 Jan 2024 at 9:53am
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Posted By: Haveflywilltravel
Date Posted: 11 Jan 2024 at 12:32pm
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Wow. It's sad to lose a fishery. On the other hand I live in an area in Canada where my local lake has a complete ban because of an endangered stickleback. (A small minnow like fish) so I do understand. As of today would the Kai Iwi lakes be worth fishing at all? I don't need to catch lots of fish, just need beautiful natural surroundings with at least a chance of a catch
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Posted By: MB
Date Posted: 11 Jan 2024 at 1:27pm
| I don't think so, any remaining trout would have likely died of old age and there are no other species in the lakes of interest to the sports fisherman, unless huge eels are your thing. |