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Manganuioteao River Trout and Fly Fishing

The Manganuioteao River supports a nationally significant fishery for brown and rainbow trout where good fishing areas are always available in very scenic surroundings.

 

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Fish type, number and size The Manganuioteao River holds brown and rainbow trout, averaging 1.5kg.
Situation The Manganuioteao River is situated north of Raetihi in the Ruapehu district of the central North Island.
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Access map with topography

LINZ topographic map: (260 Map Series, 1:50,000)
R20 Matemateaonga
S20 Ohakune

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Description The Manganuioteao River was granted a National Water Conservation Order in 1989. It is a nationally significant fishery for brown and rainbow trout. Because the number of anglers here is low by national standards, good fishing areas are always available in very scenic surroundings.
Access

About 4km north of Raetihi on SH4, turn left into Ohura Road and follow it for 8km to reach the river. The Makakahi, Ruatiti and Pukekaha Roads branch off Ohura Road to the lower, middle and upper reaches respectively.

River access and a free camping area are available at Ruatiti Domain. Bridge crossings also provide access.

A large sign at Ruatiti Domain shows the various property boundaries along the river and anglers must get permission from the appropriate landowner.

See the Manganuioteao River access map.

Methods All fishing methods are popular. Daytime nymphing with weighted flies is recommended. Add spilt shot to your leader to get down to the fish. Dry fly fishing is favoured for the evening rise.
Recommended lures

Dry flies: Coch-y-Bondhu, Brown Beetle, Black Gnat and Twilight Beauty patterns.

Nymphs: Halfback, Hare and Copper and caddis imitations.

Regulations (1)
Applicable to Manganuioteao River upstream of the Orautoha Stream confluence
Region Taranaki region regulations
Season 1 Oct-30 Jun
Methods Artificial fly, spinner, bait
Bag limit Trout: 3
Size limit (cm) None
Regulations (2)
Applicable to Manganuioteao River downstream of the Orautoha Stream confluence
Region Taranaki region regulations
Season 1 Oct-30 Sept
Methods Artificial fly, spinner, bait
Bag limit Trout: 3
Size limit (cm) None

 

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