Catch some fish!
There are numerous opportunities for fishing off Papamoa Beach. Surfcasting is the most popular activity, with fishermen flocking from all over the Bay to catch many tasty local delicacies.
You’ll find many people using kontiki’s to catch a variety of local fish at this location. The most common species are kahawai, snapper, and john dory, but you can also try your hand at gurnard.
With a wonderful long coastline, there is plenty of room to spread out and enjoy time fishing off the beach.
Fishing off Papamoa Beach not only makes for an enjoyable time but also often valuable. People do walk and swim along this beach quite often. So please be careful and let others know where fishing lines and equipment are.
Interested in beach fishing? Whether you choose to be out there during the High or Low tide… Discover the times and tides of Tauranga by clicking below.