Going over the Patea Bar
A club member goes out over the Patea Bar safely. This photo was taken on a calm day in exellent conditions.
Another fishing boat heading out
The Patea river mouth and bar can be straight forward to cross on a good day, but care always needs to be taken.
Danger Sign
Many people fish directly off the walls of the river, as well as swim and surf the waves... at their own risk!
River mouth swell
The Bar looks good, many boats are heading out. These waves may look harmless, but they are bigger than they look.
View from Sea
Looking back at the view of the Patea river mouth from sea after a successfull crossing.
Patea Beach
Can't beat Patea on a good day. The stunning Patea beach a popular attraction for many locals.
Club Rooms
Patea & Districts Boating Club's club rooms. The building is used for meetings, camping, gatherings and the fishing competition.
Boat Ramp & Jetty
Outstanding launch facilities with a concrete ramp and jetty make it easy to launch into the Patea River.
Wash down and weigh room
Wash down facitlites and weighing equipment is available for members near the boat ramp.
Wash down jets
The wash down jets in action. Tailer your boat then drive up alongside the pump room a few metres up from the ramp.
Catching Fish
A young lad about to pull in a good size snapper, in fantastic conditions out off Patea.
Calm days to take a child fishing
Super calm days with glassy water are possible off the rugged coastline of South Taranaki. Great for the family.