The Punakitere River is a tributary of the Waima River, though the Punakitere is longer measuring 43 km in length. It has a small population of rainbow trout in it's upper reaches. The heavy bank cover makes fly fishing difficult but spin fishing has held successful results.

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• Swim Guide - Weather and water quality for Punakitere River and 8,000 other beaches.