Travel and Fish the South Island of NZ
Imagine travelling through New Zealand's spectacular scenery, stopping to enjoy the challenge of a trophy catch... No wonder fishing is an especially addictive sport in New Zealand.
Travellers come from all over the globe to experience the great outdoors, Kiwi style. And if you're a fishing addict you already know that New Zealand has some of the best fishing you'll find anywhere. The rivers, streams, lakes and clean coastal waters are famous among anglers around the world.
Especially noteworthy are the waters of New Zealand's South Island, which has good stocks of trophy salmon, rainbow trout, brown trout and a range of saltwater species.
The South Island is justly famed for its scenery and tourist attractions too. You'll discover diverse landscapes - lush rainforests, snowy mountaintops, dramatic fiords and inviting sandy beaches are all part of this unique land.
Not much beats a great fishing trip combined with sightseeing in a beautiful New Zealand island. So get down South and go fishing!
Explore Fishing Spots in Canterbury, Otago, the West Coast and more...
- Fish and Explore Canterbury
- Canterbury and Christchurch Accommodation and Attractions
- More About Christchurch City
- Guided Flyfishing in the Mid-Canterbury Ranges
- Fly Fishing With Guide Declan Wong in the Mackenzie Country, NZ
- Make the Most of Outdoors Canterbury
- Fish and Explore North Canterbury and Kaikoura
- Kaikoura Photos
- A Great Lens About Kaikoura
- Kaikoura Accommodation and Attractions
- Kaikoura Saltwater Fishing Using a Bicycle
- Book a Hire Car For Your Fishing Trip
- Fish and Explore Otago
- Otago Accommodation and Attractions
- Scenic South Island - YouTube Slideshow
- A Lens with Great Photos of NZ
- New Zealand Fishing Books
- Watch the South Island Trout Stalkers
- Explore More Great South Island Fishing Spots
- Views of Nelson Lakes and the West Coast
- Pororari River, West Coast
- West Coast, Nelson, Fiordland Accommodation and Attractions
- See Fly Fishing Near Nelson Lakes
- More About Marlborough Sounds
- Fiordland Photos
- A Great Lens About the South Island of NZ
- Books For Your South Island Fishing Trip
- Fishing Photos
- A Great Lens About Fly Fishing In NZ
- New Zealand Maps
- A Great Lens About Fishing in New Zealand
- A Useful Lens - Planning Your Fishing Trip
- Visited the South Island? Been Fishing? Tell Us About It!
Fish and Explore Canterbury
Canterbury is a large province with a long coastline perfect for sightseeing and for fishing. As well as beaches the province boasts many lakes, valleys and waterways ready to fish in season. In particular the Rakaia River is famed for its rainbow trout, sea-run brown trout and salmon. Not far south are the Rangitata and Ashburton rivers, popular for salmon and trout fishing. Don't neglect to go further inland to fish the wild Mackenzie Country.The main city in Canterbury is Christchurch, also known as The Garden City for its trees, parks and gardens. This greenery enhances both the English settler ambience and the modern-day cosmopolitan atmosphere of the central city.
Christchurch is a great base from which to access the long beaches of the coastline as well as the the inland lakes, rivers, valleys and mountains. Close by is Banks Peninsula and also the many wineries of the Canterbury Plains.
The photo above shows the West Canterbury ranges. This area, close to the famous limestone rock formations of Castle Hill, is great for guided flyfishing. The Castle Hill Alpine Village is a great place to stay while you're in the area.
Coarse fishing enthusiasts will appreciate a visit north of Christchurch to the Kaiapoi Lakes, Rotokahatau Lake and Monopolies Pond for year round access to catches such as tench and perch.
The photo below shows some of the coastline along Canterbury, just north of Christchurch city. You'll usually see anglers surf casting on the beach here.
North Canterbury Coastline
Canterbury and Christchurch Accommodation and Attractions
Some links to get you started finding somewhere to stay and things to do in and around Christchurch.
- Canterbury New Zealand Tourist Attractions : Activities in Canterbury New Zealand
- Canterbury, New Zealand tourist attractions and activities to suit all budgets. View our selection of attractions and activities in Canterbury, New Zealand.
- Christchurch Motel Accommodation, Affordable Accommodation Christchurch City, Apartment Accommodation - City Central Motel Apartments, Christchurch City, New Zealand
- Christchurch motel accommodation & apartment accommodation, City Central Motel Apartments provides quality affordable accommodation in Christchurch city. This Christchurch city apartment accommodation offer guests a variety of accommodation.
- Rainbow Trout Fishing South Canterbury
- Rainbow Trout Fishing South Canterbury, Hello and welcome!Come join us and let us show you some of the magnificent area in which we live, work and play. Fish amongst towering snow capped mountains, through sheer valleys and on open flood plains or one of the many low land rivers and streams.
- Rakaia River Salmon Fishing - Canterbury
- Salmon fishing on the Rakaia River, Canterbury, South Island of New Zealand, also brown trout and searun brown trout.
- Christchurch Top 10 Holiday Park - Meadow Park
- Top 10 Holiday Park in Christchurch has a variety of motel units, camping grounds, family units, motor homes and backpacker accommodation. Let us make your Christchurch holiday relaxing and enjoyable as possible.
More About Christchurch City
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Christchurch City, New Zealand
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A guide to the city of Christchurch, New Zealand.
Guided Flyfishing in the Mid-Canterbury Ranges
Fly Fishing With Guide Declan Wong in the Mackenzie Country, NZ
Make the Most of Outdoors Canterbury
Canterbury isn't just a great place to fish - it's also a great place for anyone wanting to really stretch their legs. The many fishing spots and expanses of beautiful scenery here make it easy to combine a scenic walk with your love of fishing.-
Walk Your Way Around Canterbury New Zealand
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Canterbury is a great place to explore on foot. If you want flat land for walking you'll find it on the Canterbury Plains. And for hill walks the Port Hills provide amazing views across the plains to the Southern Alps and the sea. Waterside walki...
Fish and Explore North Canterbury and Kaikoura
Kaikoura is a great place to kick back and enjoy the local attractions. There's plenty of accommodation here and lots to do. If you're not done with the sea after your day's fishing you could treat yourself to a Whale Watch boat trip.
Make sure you enjoy a fresh crayfish meal in the Kaikoura township or at one of the superb roadside stalls near the seal colony. But we all know that nothing beats serving up your own catch of the day to family and friends!
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A Great Lens About Kaikoura
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Your Essential Guide to Kaikoura New Zealand
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Find out more about stunning Kaikoura, including the best places to stay and top tourist attractions! I often drive through Kaikoura up the east coast of New Zealand's South Island and seriously, the scenery is overwhelmingly beautiful! Absolutely m...
Kaikoura Accommodation and Attractions
Some links to get you started finding somewhere to stay and things to do in Kaikoura.
- Kaikoura New Zealand Accommodation Attractions - Kaikoura Information and Tourism
- The official visitors guide and travel planner for Kaikoura New Zealand - whale watching, dolphin and seal swimming, accommodation, tours and transport, eco-tourism and adventure activities, art and history, wining and dining.
- Historic Fyffe House
- Visit the oldest building in Kaikoura.
- Sea Kayak Kaikoura, Kayak Hire, Kaikoura Wildlife, Kayak School, Kaikoura New Zealand
- Experience the eco tourism wonderland of Kaikoura on one of Kaikoura Kayaks fantastic kayaking tours. Get up close with Kaikoura's fascinating wildlife - including dolphins and seals. Kaikoura Kayaks offer eco-friendly, fun, hassle free kayaking trips.
- Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park
- Spend up to two hours on horse back exploring native bush, riverbeds and farmland. A variety of rides to suit all levels.
- Whale Watch - Kaikoura - New Zealand
- Whale Watch Kaikoura, Whale Watch New Zealand, Our Tour Experience, New Zealand Whale Watching Experience. Ultimate marine adventure, Come face to face with the giant sperm whale and other marine mammals.
- Welcome to Kaikoura Fishing Charters
- Takapu Kaikoura Fishing Charters
Kaikoura Saltwater Fishing Using a Bicycle
Book a Hire Car For Your Fishing Trip
Find the right vehicle to take you on your South Island fishing trip.
- ABC Car Rental
- ABC Car Rental New Zealand - hire a rental car - good range of vehicles - great prices and service - hire a rental car in Christchurch Queenstown Picton Dunedin Auckland Wellington Hamilton
Fish and Explore Otago
In Otago there is a good choice of rivers and lakes suitable for beginners and anyone ready for a challenge. Try the large, fast-flowing Clutha River for large numbers of trout and good catch rates. While you're in the area, make sure you explore the wild and beautiful Catlins area further south.Just north of the Clutha River is the oldest city in New Zealand - Dunedin. The city has a strong Scottish heritage, and the preservation of its Edwardian and Victorian architecture adds to its historic charm. Dunedin is a university town, and its repulation for art, design, fashion and creativity is fostered by the large student population.
Close by is the beautiful Otago Peninsula, where you can see a lot of coastal wildlife such as the rare Yellow-Eyed penguin. The peninsula is also home to the only mainland breeding colony of Royal albatross in the southern hemisphere.
Further inland the glacial Lake Wanaka and Lake Wakitipu are home to great fishing and fantastic scenery, as well as to the famous Wanaka and Queenstown tourist attractions.
Check out nzfishing.com's interactive map of Otago below. Their website has a lot of info and pictures that are well worth a look for any angler.
Otago Accommodation and Attractions
Some links to get you started finding somewhere to stay and things to do in Otago.
- Fishing for salmon in Otago Harbour
- Fishing for salmon on rod and reel in Otago Harbour near Dunedin City by boats or from the wharves
- Otago Accommodation Holiday Homes B&B Accomodation, Otago New Zealand NZ
- Otago Accommodation in New Zealand NZ featuring Otago Holiday Homes and Bed & Breakfast B&B vacation rentals accommodation, including: Self Contained Holiday House Otago Accomodation, rental cottages, luxury lodges & boutique lodging self catering family friendly hotel motel accomadation
- Otago Deep Sea Fishing New Zealand, Otago Big Game Fishing New Zealand
- Otago deep sea fishing and Otago big game fishing charters in New Zealand. Otago game fishing and sea fishing caters to all levels of skill and experience. Deep sea fishing and big game fishing in Otago, New Zealand. Go deep sea fishing or big game fishing in Otago, New Zealand.
- Dean Whaanga, Professional Trout Fishing Guide
- Dean's Otago Trout Fishing guides you through a fisherman's paradise.
- Otago Peninsula Dunedin New Zealand
- Otago Peninsula, Dunedin, New Zealand the perfect travel destination for a vacation or holiday and the answer for accommodation places
- Catlins Blowhole Backpackers, Owaka, Catlins Accommodation - Home
- Two cosy renovated cottages in Owaka, Catlins. Accommodation at affordable prices. Double, Twin or bed in shared room. No bunks. Great base to explore stunning Catlins scenery.
Scenic South Island - YouTube Slideshow
Beautiful South Island New Zealand
New Zealand's South Island has fantastic scenery. Photos aren't as good as being there, but here's a glimpse of South Island views from places like Mapua near Nelson, the Lewis Pass, Punakaiki on the West Coast, Arthurs Pass and the Canterbury Plains.
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New Zealand Fishing Books
Trout Fishing: A Guide to New Zealand's South Island, 5th Edition (Fly Fishing International)
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Explore More Great South Island Fishing Spots
There's so much more fishing to be done in the South Island, whether on the shoreline, on the lakes or deep in the island's valleys. It goes without saying that great fishing and great sightseeing go together here. Make sure you visit the Motueka River, the Nelson Lakes and the Marlborough Sounds near the top of the South Island.From Nelson and Marlborough make your way down the wild West Coast of the island, where the Buller and Grey rivers offer excellent catches. The scenery is stunning too - don't miss a drive down the famous coastal highway between Westport and Punakaiki.
Don't forget to travel inland from the West Coast to Murchison and further south to Lake Brunner. Both spots are known for their rugged beauty and for good fly fishing.
Down in the far south is famous Fiordland. Here anglers won't regret a visit to the remote and beautiful Hollyford River near Milford Sound.
The photo above is from the Nile River, near Punakaiki on the West Coast of the South Island.
Coastal Highway Between Westport and Punakaiki
Views of Nelson Lakes and the West Coast
Nelson Lakes National Park
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Pororari River, West Coast
West Coast, Nelson, Fiordland Accommodation and Attractions
Some links to get you started finding somewhere to stay and things to do in other parts of the South Island.
- Tourism West Coast
- Discover the West Coast of New Zealand
- West Coast Fly Fishing Guide
- West Coast fly fishing guide Russell Hansen. Wild Brown Trout Country. South Island, New Zealand.
- Fly Fishing Murchison West Coast South Island New Zealand Fly Fishing Guide Lindsay White
- Fly Fishing Murchison West Coast South Island New Zealand Fly Fishing Guide Lindsay White
- Guided fishing for wild trout in New Zealand's Southern Lakes & West Coast
- Fishing adventures for fly fishermen. Guided fishing trips for wild brown trout in New Zealand. Helicopter access available to remote areas. These fishing safaris run all year round.
- Nelson Fishing Trip NZ, Nelson Fishing Charters New Zealand
- Nelson freshwater fishing in Nelson's clean rivers and lakes. Join a freshwater fishing guide on an Nelson freshwater fishing trip and try your hand at fly fishing, trout fishing, salmon fishing or a range of other freshwater fish species. Fly fishing, salmon fishing and trout fishing in Nelson, New
- Accommodation in Southland and Fiordland
- New Zealand, Fiordland and Southland in hotels,apartments and suites, for
holiday or business:Big Discounts on hotels,lodges,motels. No booking fees! New Zealand Travel agent!. - Te Anau Freshwater Fishing NZ, Manapouri Fly Salmon and Trout Fishing New Zealand
- Te Anau freshwater fishing. Join a freshwater fishing guide on a Te Anau freshwater fishing trip and try your hand at fly fishing, trout fishing, salmon fishing or a range of other Te Anau freshwater fish species. Fly fishing, salmon fishing and trout fishing in Te Anau, Fiordland, New Zealand.
- Fiordland Fishing Guides
- Listings of Fiordland fishing guides
- Southland Fishing Guides-Southland Fishing Guides-nzfishing
- Southland Fly Fishing Guides: Find a fishing guide who specialises in trout and salmon fishing in the Southland region of New Zealand
See Fly Fishing Near Nelson Lakes
More About Marlborough Sounds
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A quick guide to the Marlborough Sounds
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A Great Lens About the South Island of NZ
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South Island of New Zealand
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New Zealand is one of the most isolated land masses in the world and only became inhabited by people around 800 years ago. Despite being only slightly larger than the United Kingdom, the geography of New Zealand is incredibly varied with terrain rang...
Books For Your South Island Fishing Trip
A Traveller's History of New Zealand and the South Pacific Islands (Traveller's Histories Series)
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A Great Lens About Fly Fishing In NZ
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Guide to Fly Fishing in New Zealand
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New Zealand is well known as one of the worlds premium fly fishing destinations. However despite all of the great fishing available for trophy brown and rainbow trout it is still easy for a visiting angler to get lost in the countries vast array of f...
New Zealand Maps
To help you find your way around
The Rough Guide to New Zealand Map (Rough Guide Country/Region Map)
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A Great Lens About Fishing in New Zealand
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Fishing in New Zealand
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No doubt everyone at some stage has heard about New Zealand. Whether it's through one of Peter Jackson's movies The Lord of the Rings or hearing someone comment on how beautiful this country is and the diversity within short travel periods. From our...
A Useful Lens - Planning Your Fishing Trip
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How To Plan A Successful Fishing Trip
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