Fish & Game is working on providing fishing opportunities for Kiwis who have mobility impairments and limitations. Following is a list of sites identified that could be suitable. If you’re interested in fishing any of these spots, please contact the region (selecting the region's name in table below) to discuss in more detail your access requirements.

Auckland Waikato
  Site Name
Quarry Lake
  Site Location Lake Pupuke
  Wheelchair Access Yes*
  Mobility-Impaired Access Yes
  Site description and Notes Trout and perch fishing; wheelchair access with assistance.
     
  Site Name
Jones Landing, Bulmer Landing, DOC campsite
  Site Location Lake Arapuni
  Wheelchair Access Yes*
  Mobility-Impaired Access Yes
  Site description and Notes Wheelchair access with assistance.
     
  Site Name
Lake Moana-nui
  Site Location Tokoroa
  Wheelchair Access Yes*
  Mobility-Impaired Access Yes
  Site description and Notes Stocked annually with rainbows which can grow to 2.5kg; ample access on public walkway. Wheelchair access with assistance.
     
  Site Name
Lake Ngaroto
  Site Location North of Te Awamutu
  Wheelchair Access Yes*
  Mobility-Impaired Access Yes
  Site description and Notes Dedicate wheelchair access maimai.
     
Eastern
  Site Name
The Landing
  Site Location Lake Tarawera
  Wheelchair Access Yes
  Mobility-Impaired Access Yes
  Site description and Notes Purposely built fishing platform; trophy trout potential. 
     
  Site Name
Lake Okareka
  Site Location Lake Okareka
  Wheelchair Access Yes
  Mobility-Impaired Access Yes
  Site description and Notes Casting platform. 
     
  Site Name
Waititi Stream
  Site Location Casting platform on true right at river mouth
  Wheelchair Access Yes*
  Mobility-Impaired Access Yes
  Site description and Notes Casting platform; (difficult if stream shifts to true left.)
     
  Site Name
Ohau Canal
  Site Location Between lakes Rotorua and Rotoiti
  Wheelchair Access TBA
  Mobility-Impaired Access Yes
  Site description and Notes Wheelchair access being negotiated with Rotorua District Council; short walk for mobility impaired anglers.
     
  Site Name
Lake Rotoiti Outlet
  Site Location Near Kaituna River
  Wheelchair Access TBA
  Mobility-Impaired Access Yes
  Site description and Notes Casting platform proposed; short, easy walking access sites near Okere Falls café.
     
  Site Name
Ngongataha Stream
  Site Location Near Ngongataha township
  Wheelchair Access TBA
  Mobility-Impaired Access Yes
  Site description and Notes Casting platform under negotiation with Rotorua District Council.
     
  Site Name
Mangamate Falls Campground
  Site Location Whirinaki River
  Wheelchair Access Yes
  Mobility-Impaired Access Yes
  Site description and Notes Wheelchair casting platform at Minginui; rainbow trout. 
     
Hawke's Bay
  Site Name
HBFG office
  Site Location Napier
  Wheelchair Access Yes*
  Mobility-Impaired Access Yes
  Site description and Notes Ponds on grounds stocked with rainbows; easy track around outside.
     
Taranaki
  Site Name
Lake Mangamahoe
  Site Location Between New Plymouth and Inglewood
  Wheelchair Access Yes
  Mobility-Impaired Access Yes
  Site description and Notes Casting platform along the main access road; brown and rainbow trout; fly fishing only.
     
Wellington
  Site Name
Hokowhitu Lagoon
  Site Location Palmerston North
  Wheelchair Access Yes
  Mobility-Impaired Access Yes
  Site description and Notes Right in Palmy; fish for large perch and rainbow trout; flat smooth gravel track and mown grass on verge of lake.
     
  Site Name
Henly Lake
  Site Location Masterton
  Wheelchair Access Yes
  Mobility-Impaired Access Yes
  Site description and Notes Perch and rainbow trout.
     
  Site Name
Whitby Lake
  Site Location  
  Wheelchair Access Yes
  Mobility-Impaired Access Yes
  Site description and Notes Coarse fishing with easy access.
     
  Site Name
Marton Reservoir
  Site Location Manawatu
  Wheelchair Access TBA
  Mobility-Impaired Access Yes
  Site description and Notes Perch and rainbow trout fishing at public domain; discussion with Rangitikei District Council re wheelchair platform pending.
     
  Site Name
Lake Wairarapa
  Site Location Lake Domain
  Wheelchair Access Yes*
  Mobility-Impaired Access Yes
  Site description and Notes Closest shoreline access is at campground near boat ramp – perch in summer and occasional brown trout.
     
  Site Name
Ruamahanga boat ramp
  Site Location Lower Ruamahanga River
  Wheelchair Access Yes*
  Mobility-Impaired Access Yes
  Site description and Notes Wheelchair with assistance; good perch and trout fishing.
     
Nelson-Marlborough
  Site Name
Waimea River Park Fishing Ponds
  Site Location Short drive west of Richmond
  Wheelchair Access Yes
  Mobility-Impaired Access Yes
  Site description and Notes Three dedicated wheelchair fishing platforms; ponds regularly stocked.
     
  Site Name
Lake Argyle
  Site Location  
  Wheelchair Access Yes
  Mobility-Impaired Access Yes
  Site description and Notes Safe levels fishing spots near water.
     
North Canterbury
  Site Name
Waimakariri River – McIntosh’s hole
  Site Location North of Christchurch
  Wheelchair Access Yes
  Mobility-Impaired Access Yes
  Site description and Notes Dedicated fishing platform for sea-run salmon and brown trout.
     
  Site Name
Groynes
  Site Location Near Christchurch Airport
  Wheelchair Access Yes
  Mobility-Impaired Access Yes
  Site description and Notes Nice setting with easy access; stocked with rainbow trout. 
     
  Site Name
Rotokohatu Lakes
  Site Location Near Christchurch Airport
  Wheelchair Access Yes
  Mobility-Impaired Access Yes
  Site description and Notes Near North Canterbury Fish & Game office – best angling April to November; stocked with salmon. 
     
West Coast
  Site Name
Grey River
  Site Location Greymouth
  Wheelchair Access Not yet – proposed platform funded by Lions Club
  Mobility-Impaired Access TBA
  Site description and Notes Brown trout.
     
  Site Name
Lake Brunner breakwater
  Site Location Lake Brunner near lake outlet
  Wheelchair Access Yes
  Mobility-Impaired Access Yes
  Site description and Notes Brown trout.
     
Central South Island
  Site Name
Hydro Canals
  Site Location Mackenzie and Waitaki
  Wheelchair Access Yes*
  Mobility-Impaired Access Yes*  
  Site description and Notes Large and plentiful brown
     
Otago
  Site Name
Southern Reservoir
  Site Location Dunedin
  Wheelchair Access Yes*
  Mobility-Impaired Access Yes
  Site description and Notes 20m slight uphill and straight into the fishing.
     
Southland
  Site Name
Oreti River mouth
  Site Location South of the Invercargill suburb of Otatara
  Wheelchair Access Yes*
  Mobility-Impaired Access Yes
  Site description and Notes Easy access off Sandy Point Road  to abundant brown trout in estuarine environment.
     
  Site Name
Mavora Lakes Campsite
  Site Location Mavora Lakes
  Wheelchair Access Yes*
  Mobility-Impaired Access Yes
  Site description and Notes Easiest wheel chair access at campsite; plenty of mobility impaired access at spots on road beside lakes.
     

* Likely requires assistance with access and/or netting.