Location) The Esplanade
Terrain) Rocks
Foot Access) Yes
Snags) Yes sometimes
Parking) On Esplanade Road
Wheelchair Access) Yes
Category) Fishing Spot
Steps) None
Overview
The Esplanade fishing spot is located in Oneroa/Blackpool on the gravel road called The Esplanade. The fishing spot is easy to get to and is accessed on foot. Locals have caught kahawai here.
The main area to fish is closer to Surfdale entrance of the road, there is a corner that has been allocated for fishing with a few seats to sit at, it can be quite popular for casual fisherman.
snags can also occur but that’s just the fun of rock fishing.
Update 2026
Late 2025 a gate was installed and the road that once allowed vehicles was closed off and is now for emergency services and pedestrians.
Fish species spotted
- Trevally
- Snapper
- Kahawai
- Spotties
- Sting rays
Hire Fishing Gear
Gear Grab Waiheke hire Fishing rods for $30 each, they also sell small tackle packs and lures for $5
Bait and fishing equipment purchases
Most local Gas stations – BP, G.A.S, and Challenge sell baits
Dairies/Superettes
Ox Tackle Developments – They sell everything you need fishing – bait, gear and fishing rods.
Fish Species in New Zealand Waters
Fishing Rules
Stick to all New Zealand Fishing laws if too small put back and only take what you are allowed.
Access Information
- Smaller Car – Parking Esplanade Road
- Wheelchair – Yes
- Truck/Boat – No boat access
- Bike – Yes
- Walking – Yes
The best way to access The Esplanade fishing spot is enter onto Esplanade Road from (Lannan Road) in Surfdale. The fishing spot is straight ahead on the first corner of the scenic road.
Rubbish
Please take home everything you brought with you when you leave.
Keep our oceans clean, we are always taking home found rubbish and lines when we fish. Sea life pay the price when rubbish and fishing lines are left behind.
- Fishing lines and equipment
- Drinking cans, bottle caps, bottles
- Bait bags
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