King Edward Park/Scout Den pool

Freshwater fishing location

Fishing at Patea River

King Edward Park/Scout Den pool marks a recorded fishing access for Patea River in the Taranaki Fish & Game management region. Use the map to identify the access location, read the supplied approach notes and confirm the rules for the exact waterway section before travelling.

This record helps with trip planning but does not establish public access, indicate current river conditions or guarantee that fishing is open. Check signs at the location and obtain landholder permission wherever the approach crosses private property.

Plan the approach

Access notes for King Edward Park/Scout Den pool

Acess point 1 In the heart of Stratford. Off SH3 at the 2nd round-about heading south take the 3rd exit onto Fenton Street. Park in the carparks in front of the gates leading into the park. Walk through the gates to the front of the Scout Den building to find the Scout Den pool. Can fish upstream via the river or the Carrington walkway on the true left side.

Keep exploring

Fishing access near King Edward Park/Scout Den pool

These are the nearest mapped records in the same fishing management region. Distances are straight-line estimates, not driving or walking distances.

• Carrington WalkwayPatea River · about 1.2 km away
• Opunake Road/Cardiff Centennial WalkwayWaingongoro River · about 5.2 km away
• Taumata ParkWaingongoro River · about 9.6 km away
• Thoumine ParkKaupokonui Stream · about 15 km away

Before you fish

Official Taranaki fishing regulations

No reviewed water-specific match is available for Patea River. Use the official 2026/2027 regional guide and locate the exact water and section before fishing.