Fishing in Hastings

The best fishing spots around Hastings, with tips, access and what to target.

Hastings and Hawke’s Bay offer excellent fishing, from surfcasting to river and boat options. Cast off the beaches at Ocean Beach and Clifton, fish the Tukituki and Ngaruroro rivers for trout, or head out into Hawke Bay for snapper and kingfish.

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River, Estuary and River Mouth Fishing Clive River Mouth Fishing | Kahawai at Te Awa o Mokotūāraro Keen anglers will find thrilling kahawai fishing at Clive River Mouth, where river meets sea—discover essential tips to enhance your catch! Read more ›

Family-Friendly Fishing Spots Lake Tūtira Hastings: Trout Fishing, Walking Tracks & Camping Unlock the secrets of Lake Tutira, a trout fishing paradise in Hawke's Bay, where stunning scenery and impressive catches await you. Read more ›

Freshwater Fishing Spots Ngaruroro River Trout Fishing | Hastings Hawke's Bay Catch the thrill of year-round trout fishing in Hastings' Ngaruroro River, where stunning scenery and impressive catches await—discover the secrets to a successful outing! Read more ›

Saltwater and Surfcasting Spots Ocean Beach Hastings: Surfcasting Snapper and Gurnard With expert tips on gear and bait, discover the secrets of surfcasting for snapper and gurnard at Ocean Beach that you won't want to miss. Read more ›